adj
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
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBehaving without honor or integrity.
UK vs US
UK spelling; US English uses "dishonorable."
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- Comparative
- more dishonourable
- Superlative
- most dishonourable
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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.
