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Dishonorable vs Shameful - What's the difference?

dishonorable | shameful | Related terms |

Dishonorable is a related term of shameful.


As adjectives the difference between dishonorable and shameful

is that dishonorable is without honor, or causing dishonor while shameful is causing or meriting shame or disgrace; disgraceful.

dishonorable

English

Alternative forms

* dishonourable

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Without honor, or causing dishonor
  • Lacking respect or ethical principles

    • Derived terms

    * dishonorable discharge English words with consonant pseudo-digraphs

    shameful

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • causing or meriting shame or disgrace; disgraceful
  • giving offense

    • Derived terms

    * shamefully * shamefulness