dishonourably

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dishonourably — adverb

1. used to describe being forced to leave the armed forces (or a similar institutio

1.副詞C1
釋義

used to describe being forced to leave the armed forces (or a similar institution) because of serious wrongdoing — almost always in the phrase 'dishonourably discharged'

例句

Sergeant Kwame was dishonourably discharged after striking a fellow officer.

collocation: dishonourably discharged (passive)

The military board dishonourably discharged Lieutenant Wren for stealing equipment.

dishonourably discharged (active, institution as subject)

同義詞
反義詞
  • honourably

    with honour; often used of voluntary retirement or commendation

用法筆記

Almost always appears in the fixed phrase 'dishonourably discharged.' The subject is typically a military body or tribunal, and the context is formal disciplinary proceedings.

常見錯誤

❌He received a dishonourably discharge.
✅He received a dishonourable discharge.
💡the noun form uses the adjective 'dishonourable,' not the adverb 'dishonourably.'
❌She was dishonourably fired from the shop.
✅She was dishonourably discharged from the army.
💡this sense is almost entirely restricted to military or institutional dismissal, not ordinary employment.

2. without honesty, fairness, or moral worth

2.副詞C1
釋義

without honesty, fairness, or moral worth

例句

Nora acted dishonourably when she broke her promise to the team.

act dishonourably + when-clause

The company behaved dishonourably by hiding safety problems from its workers.

behave dishonourably + by + -ing

同義詞
  • unethically

    focuses narrowly on violating ethical rules or professional codes

  • disgracefully

    stronger; emphasizes the shame brought upon others

  • deceitfully

    specifically about lying or hiding the truth, not general unfairness

  • shamefully

    more personal and emotional; focuses on the actor's own disgrace

反義詞
  • honourably

    in a way deserving respect; with integrity

  • ethically

    following moral principles and professional standards

  • fairly

    treating everyone equally and without bias

用法筆記

Used with verbs describing conduct: act, behave, treat, play, conduct oneself. Describes a breach of moral or ethical standards, not merely a mistake or error in judgment.

常見錯誤

❌The referee called the game dishonourably.
✅The referee called the game unfairly.
💡'dishonourably' implies a moral failing, not just a bad or biased decision.