dishonorable
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Lacking honor or integrity; deserving of dishonor: Describes a person, action, or characteristic that is morally corrupt, untrustworthy, or shameful.
- Deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat, defraud, or deceive: Describes behavior that is intentionally misleading or unscrupulous.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The general was accused of dishonorable conduct for abandoning his troops.
- Spreading lies about a competitor is a dishonorable business tactic.
- He received a dishonorable discharge from the military for his crimes.
Advanced Usage
- "Dishonorable in thought and deed": A formal phrase describing someone who is corrupt in both their private intentions and their public actions.
- The corrupt official was dishonorable in thought and deed, scheming for personal gain while pretending to serve the public.
Variants and Related Words
- Dishonorably (adverb): In a dishonorable manner.
- He acted dishonorably by breaking his promise.
- Dishonor (noun): A state of shame or loss of respect.
- His actions brought dishonor upon the family name.
Synonyms
- Disgraceful: Deserving strong disapproval.
- Despicable: Deserving hatred and contempt.
- Unprincipled: Lacking moral principles.
- Treacherous: Guilty of betrayal or deception.
Antonyms
- Honorable: Deserving of respect and trust.
- Principled: Acting in accordance with morality.
- Reputable: Having a good reputation.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- A dishonorable discharge: A formal, punitive dismissal from military service for misconduct, stripping the individual of veteran status and benefits.
- After the court-martial, he was given a dishonorable discharge.
Adjective
- deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive
- lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor
- dishonorable in thought and deed