Definition of dishonourable in English:

dishonourable

(US dishonorable)

adjective dɪsˈɒn(ə)rəb(ə)ldɪsˈɑnərəb(ə)l

Bringing shame or disgrace on someone or something.
可耻的；丢脸的
his crimes are petty and dishonourable
他的罪行是卑劣可耻的。
Example sentencesExamples
- Many of the bigger sites claim to vet members' profiles, but there is often little to stop those with dishonourable or even criminal intentions from lying about themselves.
- Wooed by a man with dishonorable intentions, she found herself unwed, disgraced, and cast out.
- To possess information of value and interest to the people and not disclose it is considered not only dangerous but dishonourable.
- Although the tribute was often a precise sum of money, it could be seen as dishonourable for the king to receive ‘pay’.
- We might like the idea that we've only recently fallen from grace, but it only takes the merest, glancing knowledge of the past to realise that any heinous acts being practised today have a long and dishonourable history.
- You played a very dishonest and dishonourable part in that matter.
- The King of the time had met this man before and knew that he was an unworthy and dishonourable person.
- It would be dishonest and dishonourable to pretend otherwise.
- ‘Not only were you guilty of the offence of which you were convicted, but you were also in my view guilty of dishonourable conduct,’ he said.
- How dishonourable and reprehensible, and I am very surprised that you would deal with such a person as this man is evolving to be.
- There was the abiding desire that they shouldn't play beneath themselves, be dishonourable or contemptuous of others.
- I think it's important to the achievements of our subsidised theatre that it shouldn't be dishonourable to fail.
- Or, if help seemed inevitable, I would stay with him as well, even if it meant risking my own life. It just seems so dishonourable, selfish and disloyal to me to simply continue with the mission and leave him.
- Either way, I always feel guilty and dishonourable.
- He will be remembered as a gentleman of the game, a man who played to win but never stooped to ignoble or dishonourable depths.
- Does this impudent, dishonourable journalist think he is the equal of Tolstoy, physically, intellectually, artistically, or morally?
- The one reliable prediction you can make about any group of human beings is that one or two will have a proclivity to cut corners, accept a bribe or be ready to pursue a dishonourable means to achieve their end.
- This is permissible I suppose, but dishonourable, and remember, they did this after a two-month delay.
- Having thrown water bottles at each other in the most alien conduct of the House many wondered if there was any tolerance at all, or if in fact they had elected dishonourable people to make laws for the country.
- Honourable members don't do anything dishonourable, but if they don't know the rules properly, then they could end up breaking them inadvertently.
Synonyms
disgraceful, shameful, shameless, shaming, disreputable, discreditable, degrading, debasing, ignominious, ignoble, blameworthy, contemptible, despicable, reprehensible, shabby, shoddy, sordid, sorry, base, low, improper, unseemly, unworthy
unprincipled, unscrupulous, corrupt, untrustworthy, treacherous, perfidious, traitorous, villainous
informal shady, crooked, low-down, dirty, rotten, rascally, scoundrelly
British informal beastly
archaic scurvy, knavish

Derivatives

dishonourableness

noun

This kind of direct charity can, however, run into people who misuse it by constantly begging or employing deceit and dishonorableness.
Example sentencesExamples
- The wages of labour vary with the ease or hardship, the honourableness or dishonourableness of employment.’
- So we come by our dishonorableness honestly, so to speak.

dishonourably

adverbdɪsˈɒn(ə)rəblidɪsˈɑn(ə)rəbli

I think I have a much more tempestuous and eventful amorous life than the average middle-class citizen, but I wouldn't agree that I necessarily behaved dishonourably.
Example sentencesExamples
- Taking away an honor from those who have acted dishonorably is not offensive - it's retaining them in a position of honor that is offensive.
- Part of him, the public servant, knows that he is acting dishonourably, but his conscience tells him that he has no other option.
- I acted dishonourably and now is the time to act honourably.
- Did he act dishonorably, is that what you are saying?

Definition of dishonorable in US English:

dishonorable

(British dishonourable)

adjectivedɪsˈɑnərəb(ə)ldisˈänərəb(ə)l

Bringing shame or disgrace on someone or something.
可耻的；丢脸的
his crimes are petty and dishonorable
他的罪行是卑劣可耻的。
Example sentencesExamples
- He will be remembered as a gentleman of the game, a man who played to win but never stooped to ignoble or dishonourable depths.
- To possess information of value and interest to the people and not disclose it is considered not only dangerous but dishonourable.
- ‘Not only were you guilty of the offence of which you were convicted, but you were also in my view guilty of dishonourable conduct,’ he said.
- Honourable members don't do anything dishonourable, but if they don't know the rules properly, then they could end up breaking them inadvertently.
- There was the abiding desire that they shouldn't play beneath themselves, be dishonourable or contemptuous of others.
- This is permissible I suppose, but dishonourable, and remember, they did this after a two-month delay.
- Wooed by a man with dishonorable intentions, she found herself unwed, disgraced, and cast out.
- I think it's important to the achievements of our subsidised theatre that it shouldn't be dishonourable to fail.
- Either way, I always feel guilty and dishonourable.
- The King of the time had met this man before and knew that he was an unworthy and dishonourable person.
- Many of the bigger sites claim to vet members' profiles, but there is often little to stop those with dishonourable or even criminal intentions from lying about themselves.
- Although the tribute was often a precise sum of money, it could be seen as dishonourable for the king to receive ‘pay’.
- How dishonourable and reprehensible, and I am very surprised that you would deal with such a person as this man is evolving to be.
- Having thrown water bottles at each other in the most alien conduct of the House many wondered if there was any tolerance at all, or if in fact they had elected dishonourable people to make laws for the country.
- The one reliable prediction you can make about any group of human beings is that one or two will have a proclivity to cut corners, accept a bribe or be ready to pursue a dishonourable means to achieve their end.
- Or, if help seemed inevitable, I would stay with him as well, even if it meant risking my own life. It just seems so dishonourable, selfish and disloyal to me to simply continue with the mission and leave him.
- It would be dishonest and dishonourable to pretend otherwise.
- Does this impudent, dishonourable journalist think he is the equal of Tolstoy, physically, intellectually, artistically, or morally?
- We might like the idea that we've only recently fallen from grace, but it only takes the merest, glancing knowledge of the past to realise that any heinous acts being practised today have a long and dishonourable history.
- You played a very dishonest and dishonourable part in that matter.
Synonyms
disgraceful, shameful, shameless, shaming, disreputable, discreditable, degrading, debasing, ignominious, ignoble, blameworthy, contemptible, despicable, reprehensible, shabby, shoddy, sordid, sorry, base, low, improper, unseemly, unworthy

词汇	dishonourable
释义	Definition of dishonourable in English: dishonourable (US dishonorable) adjective dɪsˈɒn(ə)rəb(ə)ldɪsˈɑnərəb(ə)l Bringing shame or disgrace on someone or something. 可耻的；丢脸的 his crimes are petty and dishonourable 他的罪行是卑劣可耻的。 Example sentencesExamples Many of the bigger sites claim to vet members' profiles, but there is often little to stop those with dishonourable or even criminal intentions from lying about themselves. Wooed by a man with dishonorable intentions, she found herself unwed, disgraced, and cast out. To possess information of value and interest to the people and not disclose it is considered not only dangerous but dishonourable. Although the tribute was often a precise sum of money, it could be seen as dishonourable for the king to receive ‘pay’. We might like the idea that we've only recently fallen from grace, but it only takes the merest, glancing knowledge of the past to realise that any heinous acts being practised today have a long and dishonourable history. You played a very dishonest and dishonourable part in that matter. The King of the time had met this man before and knew that he was an unworthy and dishonourable person. It would be dishonest and dishonourable to pretend otherwise. ‘Not only were you guilty of the offence of which you were convicted, but you were also in my view guilty of dishonourable conduct,’ he said. How dishonourable and reprehensible, and I am very surprised that you would deal with such a person as this man is evolving to be. There was the abiding desire that they shouldn't play beneath themselves, be dishonourable or contemptuous of others. I think it's important to the achievements of our subsidised theatre that it shouldn't be dishonourable to fail. Or, if help seemed inevitable, I would stay with him as well, even if it meant risking my own life. It just seems so dishonourable, selfish and disloyal to me to simply continue with the mission and leave him. Either way, I always feel guilty and dishonourable. He will be remembered as a gentleman of the game, a man who played to win but never stooped to ignoble or dishonourable depths. Does this impudent, dishonourable journalist think he is the equal of Tolstoy, physically, intellectually, artistically, or morally? The one reliable prediction you can make about any group of human beings is that one or two will have a proclivity to cut corners, accept a bribe or be ready to pursue a dishonourable means to achieve their end. This is permissible I suppose, but dishonourable, and remember, they did this after a two-month delay. Having thrown water bottles at each other in the most alien conduct of the House many wondered if there was any tolerance at all, or if in fact they had elected dishonourable people to make laws for the country. Honourable members don't do anything dishonourable, but if they don't know the rules properly, then they could end up breaking them inadvertently. Synonyms disgraceful, shameful, shameless, shaming, disreputable, discreditable, degrading, debasing, ignominious, ignoble, blameworthy, contemptible, despicable, reprehensible, shabby, shoddy, sordid, sorry, base, low, improper, unseemly, unworthy unprincipled, unscrupulous, corrupt, untrustworthy, treacherous, perfidious, traitorous, villainous informal shady, crooked, low-down, dirty, rotten, rascally, scoundrelly British informal beastly archaic scurvy, knavish Derivatives dishonourableness noun This kind of direct charity can, however, run into people who misuse it by constantly begging or employing deceit and dishonorableness. Example sentencesExamples The wages of labour vary with the ease or hardship, the honourableness or dishonourableness of employment.’ So we come by our dishonorableness honestly, so to speak. dishonourably adverbdɪsˈɒn(ə)rəblidɪsˈɑn(ə)rəbli I think I have a much more tempestuous and eventful amorous life than the average middle-class citizen, but I wouldn't agree that I necessarily behaved dishonourably. Example sentencesExamples Taking away an honor from those who have acted dishonorably is not offensive - it's retaining them in a position of honor that is offensive. Part of him, the public servant, knows that he is acting dishonourably, but his conscience tells him that he has no other option. I acted dishonourably and now is the time to act honourably. Did he act dishonorably, is that what you are saying? Definition of dishonorable in US English: dishonorable (British dishonourable) adjectivedɪsˈɑnərəb(ə)ldisˈänərəb(ə)l Bringing shame or disgrace on someone or something. 可耻的；丢脸的 his crimes are petty and dishonorable 他的罪行是卑劣可耻的。 Example sentencesExamples He will be remembered as a gentleman of the game, a man who played to win but never stooped to ignoble or dishonourable depths. To possess information of value and interest to the people and not disclose it is considered not only dangerous but dishonourable. ‘Not only were you guilty of the offence of which you were convicted, but you were also in my view guilty of dishonourable conduct,’ he said. Honourable members don't do anything dishonourable, but if they don't know the rules properly, then they could end up breaking them inadvertently. There was the abiding desire that they shouldn't play beneath themselves, be dishonourable or contemptuous of others. This is permissible I suppose, but dishonourable, and remember, they did this after a two-month delay. Wooed by a man with dishonorable intentions, she found herself unwed, disgraced, and cast out. I think it's important to the achievements of our subsidised theatre that it shouldn't be dishonourable to fail. Either way, I always feel guilty and dishonourable. The King of the time had met this man before and knew that he was an unworthy and dishonourable person. Many of the bigger sites claim to vet members' profiles, but there is often little to stop those with dishonourable or even criminal intentions from lying about themselves. Although the tribute was often a precise sum of money, it could be seen as dishonourable for the king to receive ‘pay’. How dishonourable and reprehensible, and I am very surprised that you would deal with such a person as this man is evolving to be. Having thrown water bottles at each other in the most alien conduct of the House many wondered if there was any tolerance at all, or if in fact they had elected dishonourable people to make laws for the country. The one reliable prediction you can make about any group of human beings is that one or two will have a proclivity to cut corners, accept a bribe or be ready to pursue a dishonourable means to achieve their end. Or, if help seemed inevitable, I would stay with him as well, even if it meant risking my own life. It just seems so dishonourable, selfish and disloyal to me to simply continue with the mission and leave him. It would be dishonest and dishonourable to pretend otherwise. Does this impudent, dishonourable journalist think he is the equal of Tolstoy, physically, intellectually, artistically, or morally? We might like the idea that we've only recently fallen from grace, but it only takes the merest, glancing knowledge of the past to realise that any heinous acts being practised today have a long and dishonourable history. You played a very dishonest and dishonourable part in that matter. Synonyms disgraceful, shameful, shameless, shaming, disreputable, discreditable, degrading, debasing, ignominious, ignoble, blameworthy, contemptible, despicable, reprehensible, shabby, shoddy, sordid, sorry, base, low, improper, unseemly, unworthy
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