dishonourable

/dis'ɔnərəbl/

Thân thiện

He was dismissed for dishonourable conduct.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Lacking honor or integrity; deserving of dishonor: Describes a person, action, or behavior that is morally wrong, shameful, or not worthy of respect. 2. Deceitful or untrustworthy: Characterized by a lack of honesty, fairness, or straightforwardness.

Usage

The adjective "dishonourable" is used to describe actions, conduct, or people that violate accepted standards of honesty, fairness, or moral principle. It is a formal and strong term of condemnation. - It typically precedes a noun (e.g., dishonourable conduct) or follows a linking verb (e.g., His actions were dishonourable). - The spelling dishonourable is standard in British English. The American English spelling is dishonorable.

Examples

• The general was accused of dishonourable conduct and forced to resign.
• It would be dishonourable to break a promise made in good faith.
• He felt that accepting the bribe was a dishonourable act that he would always regret.
• The soldier received a dishonourable discharge from the army.

Advanced Usage

• In a formal or legal context: Often used in official statements, codes of conduct, or military contexts to denote serious breaches of ethics.
  • The committee found his behavior to be wholly dishonourable and a violation of our charter.
• As a stark contrast: Used to emphasize the moral failure of an action compared to an honorable alternative.
  • Surrendering was difficult, but fleeing the battlefield was dishonourable.

Variants and Related Words

• Dishonorably (Adverb): In a dishonourable manner.
  • He was accused of acting dishonorably.
• Dishonor (Noun/Verb): The state of being dishonoured, or the act of causing it.
  • He brought dishonor upon his family. (Noun)
  • He would not dishonor his word. (Verb)
• Honourable (Adjective): The direct antonym, meaning possessing or showing honor.

Synonyms

• Disgraceful: Deserving public disapproval or shame.
• Shameful: Causing or deserving shame.
• Ignoble: Not honorable in character or purpose.
• Unprincipled: Behaving without moral principles.
• Dishonest: Behaving or prone to behave in an untrustworthy or fraudulent way.

Antonyms

• Honourable
• Noble
• Principled
• Reputable
• Upright

Idioms and Phrases

• A dishonourable discharge: A formal dismissal from military service as a punishment for serious misconduct.
  • He received a dishonourable discharge for desertion.
• To do the dishonourable thing: To choose a course of action that is morally wrong or shameful.
  • Under pressure, he did the dishonourable thing and betrayed his allies.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor
   • dishonorable in thought and deed

Từ đồng nghĩa

• dishonorable