Dishonorable: meaning, definitions and examples

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dishonorable

[ dɪsˈɒn.ər.ə.bəl ]

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behavior

Lacking honor or integrity; not worthy of respect or trust.

Synonyms

disgraceful, shameful, unethical

Examples of usage

He was accused of dishonorable conduct during the investigation.
The company's dishonorable practices led to its downfall.

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person

Not deserving honor or respect; ignoble.

Synonyms

deceptive, unprincipled, unscrupulous

Examples of usage

He was considered a dishonorable individual due to his deceitful actions.
The dishonorable politician lost the trust of the public.

Translations

Translations of the word "dishonorable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desonroso

🇮🇳 असम्मानजनक (Asammanjanak)

🇩🇪 unehrenhaft

🇮🇩 memalukan

🇺🇦 безчесний

🇵🇱 niehonorowy

🇯🇵 不名誉な (Fumeiyo na)

🇫🇷 déshonorant

🇪🇸 deshonroso

🇹🇷 onursuz

🇰🇷 불명예스러운 (Bulmyeongyesseureoun)

🇸🇦 غير مشرف (Ghayr musharraf)

🇨🇿 nečestný

🇸🇰 nečestný

🇨🇳 不名誉的 (Bù míngyù de)

🇸🇮 nečasten

🇮🇸 óheiðarlegur

🇰🇿 абыройсыз

🇬🇪 უკადრისი

🇦🇿 şərəfsiz

🇲🇽 deshonroso

Word origin

The word 'dishonorable' originated from the combination of 'dis-' meaning 'not' and 'honorable' meaning 'worthy of honor'. It has been used in the English language to describe actions or individuals that lack integrity or respectability. The concept of honor has been valued in various cultures throughout history, and being labeled as dishonorable carries negative connotations regarding one's character or behavior.