The meaning of Dishonourable

noun

The lowest part or edge of something, especially the part on which it rests or is supported.

Usage examples:

She sat down at the base of a tree

verb

Use (something specified) as the foundation or starting point for something.

Usage examples:

The film is based on a novel by pat conroy

adjective

Without moral principles; ignoble.

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The electorate's baser instincts of greed and selfishness

adjective

Responsible for wrongdoing and deserving of censure or blame.

Usage examples:

The investigator found that the council was not blameworthy of doing anything wrong in the circumst…

adjective

Having done something wrong

adjective

Deserving contempt; despicable.

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A display of contemptible cowardice

adjective

Deserving blame

Usage examples:

His behavior was contemptible.

verb

Reduce (something) in quality or value; degrade.

Usage examples:

The love episodes debase the dignity of the drama

verb

Present participle of debase

Usage examples:

Some argue that money has debased football., our world view has become debased. we no longer have a…

adjective

Causing a loss of self-respect; humiliating.

Usage examples:

The prisoners were subjected to cruel and degrading treatment

verb

Treat or regard (someone) with contempt or disrespect.

Usage examples:

She thought that many supposedly erotic pictures degraded women

adjective

Making you feel ashamed and worthless as a person

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A degrading job

adjective

Deserving hatred and contempt.

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A despicable crime

adjective

Morally reprehensible

adjective

Deserving to be hated or strongly criticized

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It was a despicable effort to blackmail voters.

adjective

Tending to bring harm to a reputation.

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Allegations of discreditable conduct

adjective

Causing or likely to cause a loss of respect for a person, group, or idea

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Their tactics were highly discreditable., defence lawyers may try to bring up discreditable inciden…

adjective

Shockingly unacceptable.

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A disgraceful waste of money

adjective

Very bad

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Disgraceful behaviour/conduct, a disgraceful situation, she thought that their attitude was absolut…

adjective

Not considered to be respectable in character or appearance.

Usage examples:

He was heavy, grubby, and vaguely disreputable

adjective

Not honourable in character or purpose.

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Ignoble feelings of intense jealousy

adjective

Morally bad and making you feel ashamed

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An ignoble action/idea

adjective

Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.

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No other party risked ignominious defeat

adjective

(esp. of events or behavior) embarrassing

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An ignominious defeat

adjective

Of less than average height from top to bottom or to the top from the ground.

Usage examples:

The school is a long, low building

noun

A low point, level, or figure.

Usage examples:

His popularity ratings are at an all-time low

adverb

In or into a low position or state.

Usage examples:

She pressed on, bent low to protect her face

adjective

Deserving censure or condemnation.

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His complacency and reprehensible laxity

adjective

In poor condition through long use or lack of care.

Usage examples:

A conscript in a shabby uniform saluted the car

adjective

Looking old and in bad condition because of wear or lack of care

Usage examples:

The man wore a long, shabby coat., we parked near bobby’s shabby trailer., her salary is $305,000 t…

adjective

Worthy of or causing shame or disgrace.

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A shameful accusation

adjective

Causing you to feel guilty or ashamed, or being a cause for feeling ashamed

Usage examples:

[ + that clause ] it’s shameful that his own country did not fully appreciate his talent until it w…

adjective

(of a person or their conduct) characterized by or showing a lack of shame; barefaced or brazen.

Usage examples:

His shameless hypocrisy

verb

Make (someone) feel ashamed.

Usage examples:

I tried to shame him into giving some away

noun

A painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behaviour.

Usage examples:

She was hot with shame

noun

A regrettable or unfortunate situation or action.

Usage examples:

What a shame ellie won't be here

adjective

Badly made or done.

Usage examples:

We're not paying good money for shoddy goods

noun

An inferior quality yarn or fabric made from the shredded fibre of waste woollen cloth or clippings.

Usage examples:

The production of shoddy and mattress stuffing

adjective

Made or done without care

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The furniture is shoddy and cheap.

adjective

Involving immoral or dishonourable actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt.

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The story paints a sordid picture of bribes and scams

adjective

Morally ugly, so that being involved makes you feel dirty

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A sordid story, sordid details, the sordid condition of many of the city school buildings was shock…

adjective

Feeling sad or distressed through sympathy with someone else's misfortune.

Usage examples:

I was sorry to hear about what happened to your family