1
[ adjective ] deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive

Synonyms

dishonest

2
[ adjective ] lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor

Synonyms

dishonourable

Examples

"dishonorable in thought and deed" "a dishonorable discharge"

3
[ adjective ] morally unacceptable

Synonyms

dishonourable

Examples

"the dishonorable conduct of trusted men"

Related terms

ignoble

4
[ adjective ] 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"

Related terms

wrong

5
[ adjective ] not bringing honor and glory

Synonyms

inglorious

Examples

"some mute inglorious Milton here may rest"

Related terms

glorious obscure unknown

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