Dishonorably: meaning, definitions and examples

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dishonorably

[ dɪsˈɒn.ər.ə.bli ]

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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

Word origin

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.