Death in one's sleep (a "straw death") was considered dishonorable.
Suicide is not considered dishonorable in the Creativity religion for one who has accomplished much and feels that they have lived their life.
Jin probably understood these contradictions as he argued that living off of painting should not be considered dishonorable.
Certain weapons, such as land mines or stealth-equipped Battlemechs, are also considered dishonorable.
It is merely an amusement with most, and among men is not considered dishonorable or dangerous.
Declining to take part in public life, such as democratic government of the polis (city state), was considered dishonorable.
It is considered very dishonorable to use them as weapons in a fight.
It is considered most dishonorable to involve innocent family members in a quarrel.
Although not using their daisho causes no penalty to a samurai, the loss of either or both is considered dishonorable.
The option of abandoning the Advance was considered dishonorable at best.