dishonorable
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dis·hon·or·a·ble
(dĭs-ŏn′ər-ə-bəl)adj.
1. Characterized by or causing dishonor or discredit.
2. Lacking integrity; unprincipled.
dis·hon′or·a·ble·ness n.
dis·hon′or·a·bly adv.
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dis•hon•or•a•ble
(dɪsˈɒn ər ə bəl)adj.
1. showing lack of honor or integrity; ignoble; base; disgraceful; shameful.
2. having no honor or good repute.
[1525–35]
dis•hon′or•a•ble•ness, n.
dis•hon′or•a•bly, adv.
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Adj. | 1. | dishonorable - lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor; "dishonorable in thought and deed" inglorious - not bringing honor and glory; "some mute inglorious Milton here may rest" dishonest, dishonorable - deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive unjust - violating principles of justice; "unjust punishment"; "an unjust judge"; "an unjust accusation" ignoble - completely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose; "something cowardly and ignoble in his attitude"; "I think it a less evil that some criminals should escape than that the government should play an ignoble part"- Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. disreputable - lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance unworthy - lacking in value or merit; "dispel a student whose conduct is deemed unworthy"; "unworthy of forgiveness" honourable, honorable - worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect; "an honorable man"; "led an honorable life"; "honorable service to his country" |
2. | dishonorable - deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive dishonorable, dishonourable - lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor; "dishonorable in thought and deed" insincere - lacking sincerity; "a charming but thoroughly insincere woman"; "their praise was extravagant and insincere" false - not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality; "gave false testimony under oath"; "false tales of bravery" untrustworthy, untrusty - not worthy of trust or belief; "an untrustworthy person" |
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dishonorable
adjectiveMeriting or causing shame or dishonor:
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