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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He chose honorable resignation rather than defend this plan to voters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Nor is B-grade a pejorative, but rather an honorable tradition, especially when it comes to sci-fi and horror.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

She also said he had a strong sense of what was honorable conduct, and when he got “the bit between his teeth on something, he wouldn’t let something go.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

I will do the honorable thing, and send our summer intern.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

“Ask her what she did then, this honorable ally, this girl who stands in judgment of me and my kind.”

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

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