Dishonorable

Pronunciation: /dɪˈsɒnərəbəl/

Definitions of dishonorable

adjective showing a lack of honor or moral principles; disgraceful or shameful

Example Sentences

A1 Stealing is a dishonorable act.

A2 Lying to your friends is considered dishonorable behavior.

B1 Cheating on a test is seen as a dishonorable action.

B2 Engaging in dishonorable conduct can have serious consequences.

C1 Politicians who engage in dishonorable practices often lose public trust.

C2 His dishonorable actions led to his expulsion from the organization.

Examples of dishonorable in a Sentence

formal His dishonorable actions brought shame upon his family name.

informal I can't believe he would do something so dishonorable.

slang That was a really shady and dishonorable move.

figurative Choosing to cheat in the game was a truly dishonorable decision.

Grammatical Forms of dishonorable

• past tense: dishonored
• plural: dishonorables
• comparative: more dishonorable
• superlative: most dishonorable
• present tense: dishonors
• future tense: will dishonor
• perfect tense: have dishonored
• continuous tense: is dishonoring
• singular: dishonorable
• positive degree: dishonorable
• infinitive: to dishonor
• gerund: dishonoring
• participle: dishonored

Origin and Evolution of dishonorable

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'dishonorable' originated from the Old French word 'desonorable' which is derived from the Latin word 'disonorabilis'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'dishonorable' has retained its original meaning of lacking honor or integrity, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to describe actions or behavior that are morally or ethically unacceptable.