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Definition of dishonorable
dishonorable
/dɪsˈɑː.nɚ.ə.bəl/
(UK: dishonourable)
dis · hon · or · a · ble
Adverb:dishonorably
dishonorable Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
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American Bringing shame or disgrace; lacking moral integrity, fairness, or honor.
Example
"Falsifying the research data was a dishonorable act that ruined his academic career."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French deshonorable, derived from deshonorer ('to dishonor'), ultimately from Latin honor ('esteem, dignity').
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dishonorable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dishonorable