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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Military service is an honorable path, and those who risk their lives for their country deserve the highest level of respect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Coogler’s film did not earn even an honorable mention in Variety’s year-end list compiled by critics Peter Debruge and Owen Gleiberman.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

She was part of a team that won a 2021 Sabew honorable mention for stories detailing fashion’s new China problem.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

“It’s time to bring the Model S and X programs to an end with an honorable discharge,” Musk said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026

“And so, for the first time ever, I’d like to give an honorable mention to the student who earned the second-highest grade point average,” Dr. Cohen says.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

honorable

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