dishonorable
Without honor, or causing dishonorWithout honor, or causing dishonor.
» Her family considers suicide to be dishonorable and selfish.
Ihre Familie hält Selbstmord für unehrenhaft und selbstsüchtig.
Её семья считает самоубийство постыдным и эгоистичным поступком.
Meaning
2 senses(US)Without honor, or causing dishonor.
бесче́стныйbesčéstnyj
безче́снийbezčésnyj
lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor
(US)Lacking respect for ethical principles.
Examples
8 sentencesHer family considers suicide to be dishonorable and selfish.
ruЕё семья считает самоубийство постыдным и эгоистичным поступком.
deIhre Familie hält Selbstmord für unehrenhaft und selbstsüchtig.
I saved him from a gruesome and dishonorable death.
There are few things more dishonorable than misleading the young.
I saved him from a very gruesome and dishonorable death.
I do not deserve to be misunderstood in this way, for I never did a dishonorable act in my life.
Translations
4 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 1
Forms
more dishonorable, most dishonorable| Comparative | more dishonorable Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most dishonorable Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
5 synonyms- lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor:dishonourable
- deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive:dishonest
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form