Meaning of dishonourable in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    dishonourable

    Definitions

    1. not adhering to ethical or moral principles

    Examples

    • « base and unpatriotic motives »
    • « a base, degrading way of life »
    • « cheating is dishonorable »
    • « they considered colonialism immoral »
    • « unethical practices in handling public funds »

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  2. 2. morally unacceptable

    Examples

    • « the dishonorable conduct of trusted men »

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  3. Qualitative Adjective

    dishonourable

    Definitions

    1. lacking honor or integrity

    Examples

    • « deserving dishonor »
    • « dishonorable in thought and deed »
    • « a dishonorable discharge »

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Famous quotes

  • « A man whose life has been dishonourable is not entitled to escape disgrace in death. »
    Lucius Accius

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