1
as in vile
not following or in accordance with standards of honor and decency
resorted to dishonorable tactics in order to win the game
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as in notorious
not respectable
dishonorable conduct shown by some people while visiting foreign countries
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Recent Examples of dishonorable
This dishonorable behavior does not represent me as a citizen of the United States.
— Sandra Burk, Elmhurst
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Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
But Trump has only barely walked back his dishonorable statements that Volodymyr ...
—Nr Editors, National Review, 28 Feb. 2025
Between the third and fourth rounds, Liston reportedly took a dishonorable course.
—Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
Now that she’s been arrested for Harkness’ death, will William do something dishonorable to get her back?
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
But Trump has only barely walked back his dishonorable statements that Volodymyr ...
—Nr Editors, National Review, 28 Feb. 2025
Between the third and fourth rounds, Liston reportedly took a dishonorable course.
—Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
Now that she’s been arrested for Harkness’ death, will William do something dishonorable to get her back?
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dishonorable
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Continue reading … VACANT SEAT – City councilmember resigns after vile comment made to Trump supporter sparks backlash.—
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FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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This vile attack was motivated by hatred for ICE.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Cats are notorious for finding niche hiding spots—but one curious feline's discovery turned out to be a close call.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Though Prince Andrew’s Newsnight interview made his reputation more notorious, the source thinks that an interview where Fergie can clear things up would be more successful.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
24 Sep. 2025
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Unlike previous seasons, Dorothy never makes immoral choices.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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This is disgraceful and immoral.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Later, once the news is out, Murphy tells me that the role is complex, and that the season will probe the history of infamous women, including Aileen Wuornos and Hungarian noblewoman Elizabeth Báthory.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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Those infamous words are the hallmarks of a corrupt state.—
David French,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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For both areas, Painter hit the transfer portal and landed a dirty-work center in Cluff.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Far from a knightly war, the German advance in 1941-1942 against France was a dirty one, with thieving of private property and menace against civilians.—
Christopher C. Gorham
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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And Kimmel’s unprecedented defenestration joins a wave of cultural clampdown that crested earlier this year, when Colbert got the shady can from his parent company, likely for mocking the President.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
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Fake stores, phishing scams, and shady links can put your data at risk.—
Kurt Knutsson
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FOXNews.com,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Big, nasty and physical, Kalani Sitake’s bunch controls the ball on offense and gets it back quickly on defense.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
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Chad Powers’ nasty protagonist should give it license to be more cutting, rather than just unimaginatively crude, in its humor.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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The department said the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners conducted a criminal history check with state and federal authorities before issuing a license.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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The Iowa Department of Education issued Roberts a superintendent's license in 2023 after conducting criminal background checks, the district stated.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Dishonorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dishonorable. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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