DISHONORABLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does dishonorably mean? 

• DISHONORABLY (adverb)
  The adverb DISHONORABLY has 3 senses:

1. in a dishonorable manner

2. with dishonor

3. in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree

  Familiarity information: DISHONORABLY used as an adverb is uncommon.

 Dictionary entry details 

• DISHONORABLY (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

In a dishonorable manner

Context example:

he acted dishonorably

Antonym:

honorably (in an honorable manner)

Pertainym:

dishonorable (lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor)

Sense 2

Meaning:

With dishonor

Context example:

he was dishonorably discharged

Antonym:

honorably (with honor)

Pertainym:

dishonorable (lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor)

Sense 3

Meaning:

In a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree

Synonyms:

discreditably; disgracefully; dishonorably; dishonourably; ignominiously; ingloriously; shamefully

Context example:

his grades were disgracefully low

Pertainym:

dishonorable (lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor)