Dictionary definition for: Dishonorable

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Dictionary definition for: Dishonorable

1. (a) lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor; "dishonorable in thought and deed" "a dishonorable discharge"

2. (a) deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive

3. (a) not bringing honor and glory; "some mute inglorious Milton here may rest"

4. (s) not adhering to ethical or moral principles; "base and unpatriotic motives" "a base, degrading way of life" "cheating is dishonorable" "they considered colonialism immoral" "unethical practices in handling public funds"

5. (s) morally unacceptable; "the dishonorable conduct of trusted men"

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