honorless
- adjective
- /ˈɑːnərləs/
- US
:
deshonroso
- I have no words for an honorless thief.
Examples
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Turning her over to these honorless warriors, Worf didn't like it.
Fiction book (1992) -
Regardless of the fact that CNN refuses to cover it, it will be remembered as the final sad act of this leaderless and honorless administration.
Blog text (31) -
They were honorless, evil psychopaths—killers of innocent civilians.
Fiction book (1999) -
No candidate of the modern conservative movement could openly praise a male rape survivor who chose to bear his rapist's child, because that survivor would be viewed as a weak, honorless victim unworthy of a voice—so basically, viewed the same way the far right generally views women.
Blog text (13) -
No candidate of the modern conservative movement could openly praise a male rape survivor who chose to bear his rapist's child, because that survivor would be viewed as a weak, honorless victim unworthy of a voice—so basically, viewed the same way the far right generally views women.
Blog text (13) -
The honorless actions of the corrupt politician shocked the entire community.
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He was widely regarded as honorless after betraying his friends for personal gain.
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Many considered the honorless behavior of the team during the match to be unacceptable.
Synonyms
23
6.0
Not honest or fair and causing shame
20
5.4
Deserves strong blame or dislike
11
4.7
Appearing or behaving in a way that makes people lose respect
9
7.1
Not trusted or respected because of bad behavior
8
6.6
Willing to do wrong to get what you want
6
4.6
A person who has lost respect after doing something shameful
1
4.9
A person who has lost respect because of shameful behavior
Showing low moral quality, not honest or noble
Most people see it as bad or shameful
Mean and unfair in a way that hurts others
Antonyms
How Honorable
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word honorless comes from the root honor, which means 'respect' or 'a good name', and the ending -less, which means 'without', like in hopeless. So, honorless means 'without honor', which explains why it describes people or actions that lack respect and honesty.