honourable

• Se usa en inglés británico para describir a una persona que es honesta, justa y digna de respeto; también puede referirse a alguien que actúa con principios morales elevados o a un título de respeto.

Used in British English to describe someone who is honest, fair, and deserving of respect.

1. Worthy of honor and respectB2formalbritish

   Deserving of admiration, respect, and high regard due to one's actions or character.

   Honorable (digno de honor y respeto)

   • He led an honourable life dedicated to public service.
   • The judge was known for being an honourable and fair person.
   • She received an honourable mention for her outstanding work.

   Sinónimosadmirablecreditableesteemedmeritoriousnoblereputablerespectablerespectedvenerableworthy

   Antónimosbasecontemptibledebaseddegradeddespicabledishonorabledisreputableignobleshamefulvile

2. Adhering to ethical principlesB2formalbritish

   Acting in accordance with high moral standards, integrity, and a strong sense of right and wrong.

   Honorable, recto

   • It was an honourable decision to return the lost wallet.
   • He always tries to do the honourable thing, even when it's difficult.
   • Their honourable conduct during the crisis was widely praised.

   Sinónimosdecentethicalfairhonestjustmoralprincipledrighteousscrupuloustrustworthyuprightvirtuous

   Antónimoscorruptdishonestdishonourableimmoralunethicalunprincipled