honorable

[on-er-uh-buhl] / ˈɒn ər ə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

reputable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conscientious distinguished ethical honest illustrious law-abiding noble principled reliable respectable righteous sincere straightforward trustworthy virtuous

WEAK

acclaimed celebrated chivalrous dependable eminent esteemed faithful forthright high-principled honored just knightly notable of good repute on the up and up sterling truthful unstained upright

Antonyms

STRONGEST

corrupt deceptive devious dishonest immoral irresponsible lowly unethical unjust unreliable untrustworthy

Example Sentences

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Applicants with an honorable discharge from the armed forces got five extra points added to their raw score, or 10 points if they were disabled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

Deputy Public Defender Carlos Bido said in court that Perry is retired and received an honorable discharge from the military.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Despite his honorable intentions, Mr. Dasgupta risks making the best the enemy of the good, and the impossible the foe of the plausible.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

That’s the best way to end the war on honorable terms that secure peace and freedom for Ukraine.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

The conditions of his discharge were technically honorable, but unofficially they were: Cowardice, Guilt, and Disgrace.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

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