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dishonorable

adjective

Simple meaning

Lacking respect for ethical principles.

Pronunciation

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dihsahneruhbuhl

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IPA pronunciation (US)

dɪˈsɑnɚəbəl

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Without honor, or causing dishonor.

  2. Lacking respect for ethical principles.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Rare

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Lacking respect for ethical principles.

Used this way, dishonorable is a reasonably familiar word with a faintly unfavourable edge. It turns up most in ethics or values contexts.

Emotional tone
Slightly negative
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Moderate
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Critical or judgemental
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Where it naturally appears

  • Ethics/values

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More ways to use dishonorable

  • “Dishonorable in thought and deed.”adjective

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Compound terms

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  • dishonorable dischargenounCompound term

    A discharge from the armed forces for a grave offense (as sabotage or espionage or cowardice or murder).

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