dishonorableness
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Definition
- Noun:
- The quality of not deserving honor or respect: The state or characteristic of being unworthy of esteem, dignity, or high regard. It implies a lack of integrity, honesty, or moral principle.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The public official's actions were a clear display of dishonorableness.
- His dishonorableness in business dealings eventually ruined his reputation.
- The court's ruling highlighted the dishonorableness of the fraud.
Advanced Usage
- "A stain of dishonorableness": A metaphorical phrase describing something that tarnishes one's character with shame.
- The scandal left a permanent stain of dishonorableness on the family name.
Variants and Related Words
- Dishonorable (adj): Not deserving honor or respect; characterized by a lack of integrity.
- It was a dishonorable act of betrayal.
- Dishonor (n/v): Loss of honor or respect; to bring shame or disgrace upon.
- He would rather die than face dishonor. (n)
- He dishonored his oath. (v)
Synonyms
- Disreputableness: The state of having a bad reputation.
- Shadiness: Informal term suggesting dubious honesty.
- Unscrupulousness: The quality of having no moral principles.
Antonyms
- Honorableness: The quality of deserving honor and respect.
- Integrity: The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
- Rectitude: Morally correct behavior or thinking.
Noun
- the quality of not deserving honor or respect