Antonyms of adj honorable

4 senses of honorable

Sense 1
honest (vs. dishonest), honorable -- (not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; "honest lawyers"; "honest reporting")


Sense 2
honorable (vs. dishonorable), honourable -- (worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect; "an honorable man"; "led an honorable life"; "honorable service to his country")

dishonorable (vs. honorable), dishonourable -- (lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor; "dishonorable in thought and deed")
        => black, disgraceful, ignominious, inglorious, opprobrious, shameful -- ((used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame; "Man...has written one of his blackest records as a destroyer on the oceanic islands"- Rachel Carson; "an ignominious retreat"; "inglorious defeat"; "an opprobrious monument to human greed"; "a shameful display of cowardice")
        => debasing, degrading -- (used of conduct; characterized by dishonor)
        => shabby -- (mean and unworthy and despicable; "shabby treatment")
        => unprincipled -- (having little or no integrity)
        => yellow -- (cowardly or treacherous; "the little yellow stain of treason"-M.W.Straight; "too yellow to stand and fight")

Sense 3
ethical, honorable, honourable -- (adhering to ethical and moral principles; "it seems ethical and right"; "followed the only honorable course of action")

INDIRECT (VIA right) -> wrong -- (contrary to conscience or morality or law; "it is wrong for the rich to take advantage of the poor"; "cheating is wrong"; "it is wrong to lie")

Sense 4
estimable, good, honorable, respectable -- (deserving of esteem and respect; "all respectable companies give guarantees"; "ruined the family's good name")

INDIRECT (VIA reputable) -> disreputable -- (lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance)

Similarity of adj honorable

4 senses of honorable

Sense 1
honest (vs. dishonest), honorable -- (not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; "honest lawyers"; "honest reporting")
       => downright -- (characterized by plain blunt honesty; "a downright answer"; "a downright kind of person")
          Also See-> direct#3; genuine#1, echt#1; honorable#2, honourable#1; ingenuous#1, artless#1; sincere#1; straight#6, square#2; true#1; trustworthy#1, trusty#1

Sense 2
honorable (vs. dishonorable), honourable -- (worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect; "an honorable man"; "led an honorable life"; "honorable service to his country")
       => august, revered, venerable -- (profoundly honored; "revered holy men")
       => laureate -- (worthy of the greatest honor or distinction; "The nation's pediatrician laureate is preparing to lay down his black bag"- James Traub)
       => time-honored, time-honoured -- (honored because of age or long usage; "time-honored institutions")
          Also See-> honest#1, honorable#1; just#1; moral#1; noble#3; reputable#1; worthy#1

Sense 3
ethical, honorable, honourable -- (adhering to ethical and moral principles; "it seems ethical and right"; "followed the only honorable course of action")
       => right (vs. wrong) -- (in conformance with justice or law or morality; "do the right thing and confess")

Sense 4
estimable, good, honorable, respectable -- (deserving of esteem and respect; "all respectable companies give guarantees"; "ruined the family's good name")
       => reputable (vs. disreputable) -- (having a good reputation; "a reputable business"; "a reputable scientist"; "a reputable wine")

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