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单词 dishonorable
释义

dishonorable

adjective

dis·​hon·​or·​able (ˌ)dis-ˈä-nə-rə-bəl How to pronounce dishonorable (audio)
-ˈä-nər-bəl
1
: lacking honor : shameful
dishonorable conduct
2
archaic : not honored
dishonorableness noun
dishonorably
(ˌ)dis-ˈä-nə-rə-blē How to pronounce dishonorable (audio)
-ˈä-nər-blē
adverb

Synonyms

  • base
  • contemptible
  • currish
  • despicable
  • detestable
  • dirty
  • execrable
  • ignoble
  • ignominious
  • low
  • low-down
  • low-minded
  • mean
  • nasty
  • paltry
  • snide
  • sordid
  • vile
  • wretched
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Example Sentences

His dishonorable behavior has shamed the family. resorted to dishonorable tactics in order to win the game
Recent Examples on the Web Alvarado was sentenced to 18 years in a military prison and given a dishonorable discharge. Vianna Davila, ProPublica, 18 Aug. 2022 Republicans, meanwhile, touted success in blocking an effort to add women to the draft, as well as the inclusion of a provision that bars dishonorable discharges for service members who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine. Alexandra Jaffe, chicagotribune.com, 28 Dec. 2021 Looting of art treasures has a long and dishonorable history, stretching back to the campaigns of Greek, Persian and Roman armies in antiquity. Washington Post, 30 Apr. 2022 Harvard has, in its own small and significant way, with its willingness to face the most unseemly and dishonorable parts of its past, taken meaningful steps toward a path of healing. Peniel E. Joseph, CNN, 29 Apr. 2022 The false construction of Mr. Mourdock’s words was and remains dishonorable. WSJ, 31 Mar. 2022 Republicans, meanwhile, touted success in blocking an effort to add women to the draft, as well as the inclusion of a provision that bars dishonorable discharges for service members who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine. Alexandra Jaffe, chicagotribune.com, 28 Dec. 2021 Republicans, meanwhile, touted success in blocking an effort to add women to the draft, as well as the inclusion of a provision that bars dishonorable discharges for service members who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine. Alexandra Jaffe, ajc, 27 Dec. 2021 Chief Special Warfare Officer Adam C. Matthews all pleaded guilty and faced demotions, confinement and dishonorable discharges. Tim Fitzsimons, NBC News, 2 July 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

dishonorable

adjective

dis·​hon·​or·​able dis-ˈä-nə-rə-bəl How to pronounce dishonorable (audio)
: shameful
dishonorable conduct

dishonorable

adjective

1
as in vile
not following or in accordance with standards of honor and decency resorted to dishonorable tactics in order to win the game

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • vile
  • immoral
  • dirty
  • nasty
  • contemptible
  • cruel
  • ignoble
  • despicable
  • vicious
  • detestable
  • corrupt
  • ignominious
  • sordid
  • bad
  • evil
  • execrable
  • wretched
  • snide
  • low-minded
  • mean
  • base
  • foul
  • paltry
  • wrong
  • wicked
  • currish
  • reprehensible
  • low-down
  • low
  • iniquitous
  • censurable
  • unprincipled
  • shameful
  • disgraceful
  • unethical
  • depraved
  • perverted
  • miscreant
  • unscrupulous
  • discreditable
  • disreputable
  • unworthy
  • blameworthy
  • villainous
  • debased
  • dissolute
  • degenerate
  • blamable
  • atrocious
  • debauched

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • honorable
  • noble
  • virtuous
  • high
  • righteous
  • lofty
  • ethical
  • straight
  • upright
  • honest
  • venerable
  • excellent
  • good
  • scrupulous
  • moral
  • right
  • exemplary
  • commendable
  • just
  • proper
  • respectable
  • high-minded
  • decent
  • seemly
  • reputable
  • principled
  • blameless
  • guiltless
  • right-minded
  • irreproachable
  • incorruptible
  • uncorrupted
  • unerring
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2
as in notorious
not respectable dishonorable conduct shown by some people while visiting foreign countries

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • notorious
  • infamous
  • immoral
  • shady
  • criminal
  • disgraceful
  • shameful
  • discreditable
  • disreputable
  • ignominious
  • opprobrious
  • bad
  • shoddy
  • unrespectable
  • unethical
  • vile
  • louche
  • contemptible
  • despicable
  • shy
  • dirty
  • corrupt
  • vicious
  • detestable
  • low
  • sordid
  • unsavory
  • evil
  • wicked
  • reprehensible
  • sinful
  • nefarious
  • miserable
  • wrong
  • iniquitous
  • unrighteous
  • rotten
  • villainous
  • seamy
  • censurable
  • mean
  • wretched
  • depraved
  • inglorious
  • perverted
  • blameworthy
  • base
  • debased
  • dissolute
  • blamable
  • degenerate
  • reprobate
  • debauched
  • libertine
  • loose
  • gamy
  • gamey

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • honorable
  • noble
  • respectable
  • good
  • moral
  • righteous
  • ethical
  • reputable
  • honest
  • decent
  • legal
  • upright
  • just
  • permissible
  • permitted
  • esteemed
  • prestigious
  • respected
  • authorized
  • reputed
  • principled
  • endorsed
  • licensed
  • proper
  • correct
  • clean
  • upstanding
  • approved
  • exemplary
  • decorous
  • creditable
  • commendable
  • blameless
  • sanctioned
  • seemly
  • indorsed
  • guiltless
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