adverb
- in a way that brings shame, disgrace, or loss of respect; without honour or integrity
Usage: British spelling (American: dishonorably); formal register
Examples
- He was dismissed from the military dishonourably for his conduct.
- The politician acted dishonourably by breaking his campaign promises.
- She refused to behave dishonourably, even when offered a large bribe.
- The company treated its employees dishonourably by cutting their pensions without notice.
- He was dishonourably discharged from the armed forces.
- They dishonourably abandoned their allies during the conflict.