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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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

Before going to TCU, Hunter played two seasons at Oregon State where she earned All-Pac-12 Defensive Team honorable mention and All-Pac-12 Freshman team honors.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

He has represented the Kings and the NHL is very honorable way.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Debates about where public money should and shouldn’t flow are a part of the long and honorable tradition of political argument in American life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

“He has pledged his love to me in most honorable fashion,” I said, drawing my dignity about me like a torn cloak.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

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