Dishonorably: meaning, definitions and examples

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dishonorably

 

[ dɪsˈɒn.ər.ə.bli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a shameful manner

In a way that brings shame or disgrace. Acting dishonorably can damage one's reputation and relationships.

Synonyms

disgracefully, immorally, shamefully, unethically

Examples of usage

  • He was dishonorably discharged from the army for his misconduct.
  • She was accused of acting dishonorably by spreading false rumors about her colleague.
  • The politician was found guilty of behaving dishonorably by accepting bribes.
  • Despite being warned, he continued to behave dishonorably towards his peers.
  • The company's CEO resigned after being caught behaving dishonorably in a financial scandal.

Translations

Translations of the word "dishonorably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desonrosamente

🇮🇳 अपमानजनक तरीके से

🇩🇪 unehrenhaft

🇮🇩 dengan tidak hormat

🇺🇦 безчестно

🇵🇱 niehonorowo

🇯🇵 不名誉に (ふめいよに)

🇫🇷 déshonorablement

🇪🇸 deshonrosamente

🇹🇷 onursuzca

🇰🇷 불명예스럽게 (bulmyeongyesseureopge)

🇸🇦 بشكل غير مشرف (بشكل مخزي)

🇨🇿 nečestně

🇸🇰 nečestne

🇨🇳 不名誉地 (bù míng yù de)

🇸🇮 nečastno

🇮🇸 óheiðarlega

🇰🇿 абыройсыз

🇬🇪 არაკაცურად

🇦🇿 şərəfsizcə

🇲🇽 deshonrosamente

Etymology

The word 'dishonorably' originates from the word 'dishonor', which comes from the Old French 'desonor', meaning 'lack of honor'. The prefix 'dis-' denotes a negative or reversing force, and when combined with 'honor', it creates the concept of behaving in a way that goes against honor or integrity. The adverb 'dishonorably' is commonly used in legal and ethical contexts to describe actions that bring shame or disgrace.

See also: dishonor, dishonorable, dishonored, honorable, honorably, honored, honorees, honoring, honors, unhonored.