Word
dishonor
Phoneticsdis·hon·or, stress on the second syllable
/dɪˈsɑnɝ/
UK spelling · dishonour
Definition
n. a feeling of shame or a loss of respect. It can also mean a formal punishment for breaking a law or a promise.
n. a state of shame or loss of respect; also refers to a formal punishment or a legal penalty for a breach of trust or law.
Examples
“He felt a deep sense of dishonor after his mistake.”
“The athlete was stripped of his medals and faced a period of dishonor for using banned substances.”
“The legal system views the act of perjury as a severe breach of the court's integrity, resulting in a sentence of dishonor that affects the defendant's future career prospects.”
Examples
simple
“He felt a deep sense of dishonor after his mistake.”
contextual
“The athlete was stripped of his medals and faced a period of dishonor for using banned substances.”
complex
“The legal system views the act of perjury as a severe breach of the court's integrity, resulting in a sentence of dishonor that affects the defendant's future career prospects.”
Real-World Examples
“Justice Jonathan Bliss lambasted McCormick, using words like “disgrace and dishonour.” Four other charges were kicked to the curb.” “I don’t want to disbelieve them because that would dishonor the gift that they’ve given me by investing in my work and by bringing their deepest selves to it.” Etymology
From Old French deshonor, equivalent to dis- + honor.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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