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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“They’re honorable men and women, but the threats against their family are real.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 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

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

Jesse is part of a WSJ team that won a Sabew honorable mention for coverage of America’s rising grocery prices in 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

Anticipating the barn was about to be burned down, Booth challenged all of his pursuers to honorable combat on open ground.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

honorable

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