Dishonorable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /(ˌ)dis-ˈä-nə-rə-bəl/ dis·hon·or·able

Meaning & Definition of Dishonorable

Dishonorable (adjective)

  1. lacking honor, shameful
  2. not honored

Dishonorable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not following or in accordance with standards of honor and decency

    "resorted to dishonorable tactics in order to win the game"

    similar: base, contemptible, currish, despicable, detestable, dirty, execrable, ignoble, ignominious, low, low-down, low-minded, mean, nasty, paltry, snide, sordid, vile, wretched
    related: bad, evil, foul, immoral, iniquitous, miscreant, wicked, wrong, cruel, vicious, blamable, blameworthy, censurable, reprehensible, corrupt, debased, debauched, degenerate, depraved, dissolute, perverted, atrocious, villainous, unethical, unprincipled, unscrupulous, discreditable, disgraceful, disreputable, shameful, unworthy
    opposite: high, high-minded, honorable, lofty, noble, straight, upright, venerable, virtuous
    near: ethical, honest, just, principled, righteous, right-minded, scrupulous, commendable, excellent, exemplary, good, moral, right, decent, proper, reputable, respectable, seemly, blameless, guiltless, incorruptible, irreproachable, uncorrupted, unerring

  2. not respectable

    "dishonorable conduct shown by some people while visiting foreign countries"

    similar: discreditable, disgraceful, disreputable, ignominious, infamous, louche, notorious, opprobrious, shady, shameful, shoddy, shy, unrespectable
    related: bad, criminal, immoral, seamy, sordid, unethical, unsavory, wicked, base, contemptible, despicable, detestable, dirty, low, mean, miserable, vile, wretched, evil, iniquitous, nefarious, rotten, sinful, unrighteous, vicious, villainous, wrong, blamable, blameworthy, censurable, inglorious, reprehensible, corrupt, debased, debauched, degenerate, depraved, dissolute, gamy, libertine, loose, perverted, reprobate
    opposite: honorable, reputable, respectable
    near: decent, ethical, good, honest, just, moral, noble, principled, righteous, upright, upstanding, esteemed, prestigious, reputed, respected, authorized, legal, licensed, permissible, permitted, approved, endorsed, sanctioned, clean, correct, decorous, exemplary, proper, seemly, blameless, commendable, creditable, guiltless

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Dishonorable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Dishonorable:

base, contemptible, currish, despicable, detestable, dirty, execrable, ignoble, ignominious, low, low-down, low-minded, mean, nasty, paltry, snide, sordid, vile, wretched, discreditable, disgraceful, disreputable, infamous, louche, notorious, opprobrious, shady, shameful, shoddy, shy, unrespectable

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Dishonorable

Words with the opposite meaning of Dishonorable:

high, high-minded, honorable, lofty, noble, straight, upright, venerable, virtuous, reputable, respectable

Related Words for Dishonorable

bad, evil, foul, immoral, iniquitous, miscreant, wicked, wrong, cruel, vicious, blamable, blameworthy, censurable, reprehensible, corrupt, debased, debauched, degenerate, depraved, dissolute, perverted, atrocious, villainous, unethical, unprincipled, unscrupulous, unworthy, criminal, seamy, unsavory

Near Antonyms of Dishonorable

ethical, honest, just, principled, righteous, right-minded, scrupulous, commendable, excellent, exemplary, good, moral, right, decent, proper, seemly, blameless, guiltless, incorruptible, irreproachable, uncorrupted, unerring, upstanding, esteemed, prestigious, reputed, respected, authorized, legal, licensed

Word Forms of Dishonorable

Derived words: dishonorableness (noun), dishonorably (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Dishonorable

First known use: 1534

Words & Phrases Containing Dishonorable

dishonorable discharge

Frequently Asked Questions about Dishonorable

What does "Dishonorable" mean?

"Dishonorable" means lacking honor, shameful. As an adjective, it is defined as: lacking honor, shameful. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Dishonorable"?

Other words for "Dishonorable" include base, contemptible, currish, despicable, detestable, dirty, execrable and ignoble. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Dishonorable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Dishonorable"?

There are 71 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Dishonorable". Common alternatives include base, contemptible, currish, despicable, detestable, dirty, execrable, ignoble, ignominious and low.

What is the opposite of "Dishonorable"?

Antonyms of "Dishonorable" include high, high-minded, honorable, lofty, noble, straight, upright and venerable. Near antonyms include ethical, honest, just and principled.

How do you use "Dishonorable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Dishonorable" in a sentence: "resorted to dishonorable tactics in order to win the game"; "dishonorable conduct shown by some people while visiting foreign countries".

Is "Dishonorable" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Dishonorable" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Dishonorable"?

"Dishonorable" is pronounced /(ˌ)dis-ˈä-nə-rə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as dis·hon·or·able.

What is the origin of the word "Dishonorable"?

First known use: 1534.