dishonorably
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Definition
- Adverb:
- In a manner lacking honor or integrity; shamefully: Describes an action performed without principles, honesty, or fairness, bringing disgrace.
- In a way that merits disgrace or loss of respect: Indicates conduct that is unworthy or degrading.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- The officer was dishonorably discharged for disobeying a direct order.
- He acted dishonorably by spreading lies about his competitor.
- To win dishonorably is no victory at all.
Advanced Usage
- "to be dishonorably discharged": A formal military term for being removed from service due to misconduct, as opposed to an honorable discharge.
- After the court-martial, he was dishonorably discharged from the army.
Variants and Related Words
- Dishonorable (adj): Lacking honor; shameful.
- Breaking a promise is a dishonorable act.
- Dishonor (n/verb): Loss of honor or respect; to bring shame upon.
- He would rather die than bring dishonor upon his family.
Synonyms
- Disgracefully: In a way that brings shame or discredit.
- Shamefully: In a manner deserving censure or disgrace.
- Ignobly: In a manner not honorable in character or purpose.
Antonyms
- Honorably: In an honest, fair, or admirable manner.
- Reputably: In a way that maintains a good reputation.
- Nobly: In a way that shows fine personal qualities or high moral principles.
Adverb
- in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree
- his grades were disgracefully low
- with dishonor
- he was dishonorably discharged
- in a dishonorable manner
- he acted dishonorably