dishonorable

[ dis-on-er-uh-buhl ]

adjective

1. showing lack of honor or integrity; ignoble; base; disgraceful; shameful:

   Cheating is dishonorable.

   Synonyms: false, shameless

2. having no honor or good repute; unprincipled; disreputable:

   a dishonorable man.

   Synonyms: ignominious, scandalous, disgraceful, unscrupulous, infamous

Other Words From

• dis·honor·a·ble·ness noun
• dis·honor·a·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of dishonorable¹

First recorded in 1525–35; dis- ¹ + honorable

Example Sentences

“Honorable,” “general under honorable conditions,” “other than honorable” and “dishonorable” are the most common.

From Los Angeles Times

Following the changes, Trump defended the new look and called criticism from presidential historian Michael Beschloss “misleading” and “dishonorable,” prompting another wave of backlash against the historic gutting.

From Salon

He was sentenced to time served and agreed to be administratively separated, essentially fired from the Marine Corps without a dishonorable discharge.

From Seattle Times

Those punishments included taking on extra duties, prison time or dishonorable discharge.

From Salon

Richmond also received a dishonorable discharge from the Army.

From Seattle Times