Dishonourableness

/dɪsˈɒnərəbəlnɪs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being dishonourable (British spelling); shameful or disgraceful character or conduct.

Etymology

British English spelling variant of 'dishonorableness,' using 'honour' instead of 'honor.' Both derive from Old French 'honor' via Latin 'honor', with the '-ness' suffix creating an abstract noun.

Kelly Says

The British 'honour' spelling preserves the original French spelling, while American 'honor' is simplified—two countries, two spellings, but both condemning the same shameful quality.

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