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dishonourable

Dishonourable (adj) means British spelling of "dishonorable": lacking honor; shameful. Example: “It was a dishonourable way to treat a friend.”

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British spelling of "dishonorable": lacking honor; shameful.
"It was a dishonourable way to treat a friend."

How to use dishonourable

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In plain EnglishBehaving without honor or integrity.

UK vs US

UK spelling; US English uses "dishonorable."

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Word forms

more dishonourable comparative, most dishonourable superlative

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What does “dishonourable” mean?

The word “dishonourable” means british spelling of "dishonorable": lacking honor; shameful. In plain terms, behaving without honor or integrity.

How do you use “dishonourable” in a sentence?

Here is “dishonourable” used in a sentence: “It was a dishonourable way to treat a friend.”

What part of speech is “dishonourable”?

“Dishonourable” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of dishonourable?

"dishonourable" (adj) means british spelling of "dishonorable": lacking honor; shameful.

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