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dishonorably

dishonorably

9 6.8
In a shameful way that shows no honesty
  • adverb
  • /dɪsˈɒnərəbli/
  • US
translation icon : deshonrosamente
  • He was expelled from the military dishonorably after violating several rules.
  • dishonorably discharged

Examples

  • They are ordered to be dishonorably discharged from the Marine Corps.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • - So that why you were dishonorably discharged, leaving 'em behind?

  • After six months, we'll be dishonorably discharged, right, sir?

  • -All three were dishonorably discharged.

  • I have everything I need to have you court-martialed and dishonorably discharged.

  • Once back in the States, he was discharged dishonorably for some sort of drunk-and-disorderly violation.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • Trujillo was dishonorably discharged.

  • Dr. Woodward was dishonorably discharged from Nellis Air Force Base in 1963 because of "subversive conduct," whatever that is.

  • She acted dishonorably during the negotiations, which cost her the job.

  • The athlete was stripped of his medal and banned dishonorably for cheating.

Synonyms

shamefully
vsdishonorably
10 3.4

In a way that makes people feel guilty or embarrassed

emphasises moral dishonour and lack of integrity rather than mere embarrassment
disrespectfully
vsdishonorably
5 4.4

In a rude way that shows no respect

focuses on failing honour and integrity not just rudeness
dishonestly
vsdishonorably
4 3.5

In a way that tries to trick or cheat other people

is about lacking honour broadly even without clear deceit
disgracefully
vsdishonorably
3 4.6

In a way that makes people feel ashamed

focuses on lacking integrity and honour in general
despicably
vsdishonorably
1 7.0

In a way that makes people strongly dislike someone for bad or cruel actions

highlights lack of honour rather than general moral disgust
ignominiously
vsdishonorably
  • Formal
1 9.9

In a way that causes public shame or loss of respect

covers shameful behaviour more generally without public focus
deplorably
vsdishonorably
1 7.9

In a very bad, shameful way that deserves strong criticism

specifically points to missing honour and integrity rather than badness
vilely
vsdishonorably
1 8.2

In a very cruel and unfair way

focuses more narrowly on shame and honour loss
unworthily
vsdishonorably
1 7.7

In a way that does not deserve respect or trust

focuses on missing honour and moral integrity rather than low merit
ingloriously
vsdishonorably
1 8.0

In a way that makes people feel ashamed

is about private lack of integrity rather than public exposure
foully
vsdishonorably
1 7.9

In a very unfair and cruel way

is specifically about missing honour and moral integrity overall
discreditably
vsdishonorably
  • Formal
8.4

In a way that makes someone or something look bad

centres on moral integrity rather than social reputation
contemptibly
vsdishonorably
  • Offensive
8.3

In a way that makes people feel strong dislike and disgust

stresses missing honour and integrity not only disgust
reprehensibly
vsdishonorably
8.1

In a way that deserves a lot of blame for bad behavior

points to a lack of honour rather than blame alone
unrighteously
vsdishonorably
  • Formal
8.5

In a way that is wrong or unfair

focuses on shame and honour loss rather than general moral wrongness
corruptedly
vsdishonorably
8.9

In a dishonest way to get money or power

covers dishonour more generally beyond explicit corruption
disreputably
vsdishonorably
7.7

In a way that makes people think badly of you

is about inner moral failing rather than reputation alone
demeaningly
vsdishonorably
7.7

In a way that makes someone feel small and ashamed

centres on lacking honour rather than causing another's humiliation

Antonyms

25 4.2

In a way that shows honesty and fairness

How Dishonorable

scandalously
  • Literature
2 6.1
dishonorably
  • US
9 6.8
shamefully
10 3.4
improperly
49 3.4

Surface Forms

dishonorably positive

Morphology

dishonorably = dishonorable (transparent) = dis + honor + able + ly

The adverb is a regular formation from the adjective 'dishonorable' meaning 'in a dishonorable way'.

Etymology

Dishonorably breaks into dis- + honor + -ably, where dis- means 'not', honor means 'respect' or 'good name', and -ably means 'in a way'. So to act dishonorably is to act 'not with honor' or in a 'shameful' way, which explains the modern meaning.