President Clinton denied any dishonorable actions.
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Dishonorable
Synonyms for "dishonorable" (125 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (25)
Noun(4 words)
base a claimbase the database the hypothesisbase word
Strong matches (38)
discreditabledisgracefuldishonestdisloyaldisreputabledoubtfuldubiousduplicitousevasiveevilfaithlessfeloniousfilthyfishyflagrantfoulfraudulentheinoushypocriticalignoble
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Verb(1 words)
Noun(2 words)
dishonoringignominious defeat
Adjective(6 words)
Related words (62)
ingloriousinsidiouslowmeannot koshernotoriousobjectionableoutrageousperfidiouspromiscuousquestionablereprehensiblerottenscandalousscurvyseamyshabbyshadyshamefulshameless
Show 34 more words
shamingshiftyshoddysinisterslipperysordidsuspicioustraitoroustreacheroustrickytwo-facedunbecomingunconsciencedunconscientiousunconscionableunderhandunderhandedunethicalunfaithfulunmentionableunpraiseworthyunprincipledunrespectableunsavoryunscrupulousunseemlyunstraightforwarduntrueuntrustworthyunworthyvenalvilewithout remorsewithout shame
Noun(1 words)
most ignominious
Adjective(7 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: dishonest, amoral, bad, base, base a claim.
- Sentence evidence is available for dishonorable, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "dishonorable".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "dishonorable"
Keep "dishonorable" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "dishonorable" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "dishonorable", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "dishonorable" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesmilitary designationmoral evaluationmoral failingnegative attributeofficial sanctionpejorative term
More specific
9 entriescorruptcourt martial misconductdeceitfuldeceitful actionmilitary misconductserious breach of disciplinetreacherousunethical actunprofessional conduct
Collocations
6 entriesdishonorable actsdishonorable behaviordishonorable conductdishonorable dischargedishonorable motivedishonorably
Inflections
2 entriesmore dishonorablemost dishonorable
Derivations
3 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
45 entriesShowing 16 of 45 words.
Sample sentences
10 total sentences available.
Mr. Cauley's extremely dishonorable business conduct earned him high-fives and back-pats around the office and the bar.
Source: tatoeba (813085)
Her family considers suicide to be dishonorable and selfish.
Source: tatoeba (813086)
It seems as if dishonorable, labyrinthine, deliberately confusing economic policies have earned more support from the president than every physical and mental disability combined.
Source: tatoeba (813087)
Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "dishonorable"?
Closest matches include dishonest, amoral, bad, base, base a claim.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "dishonorable"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.