adj
dishonorable
Dishonorable (adj) means lacking honor; shameful or unethical (American spelling). Example: “He was given a dishonorable discharge from the military.”
adj
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Lacking honor; shameful or unethical (American spelling).
"He was given a dishonorable discharge from the military."
How to use dishonorable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBehaving in a way that lacks honor or integrity.
UK vs US
US spelling; UK English uses "dishonourable."
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Common pairings
dishonorable discharge
dishonorable conduct
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more dishonorable
- Superlative
- most dishonorable
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He was given a _____ discharge from the military.
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What does “dishonorable” mean?
The word “dishonorable” means lacking honor; shameful or unethical (American spelling). In plain terms, behaving in a way that lacks honor or integrity.
How do you use “dishonorable” in a sentence?
Here is “dishonorable” used in a sentence: “He was given a dishonorable discharge from the military.”
What is another word for “dishonorable”?
Words with a similar meaning to “dishonorable” include disingenuous, grubby and ignoble.
What part of speech is “dishonorable”?
“Dishonorable” is an adjective.
