Word Noun
dishonor
n.
C1 Advanced US /dɪˈsɑnɝ/ dis·hon·or UK spelling dishonored, dishonoring, dishonors, 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.”
Etymology
From Old French deshonor, equivalent to dis- + honor.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Origin Old French deshonor
Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
Updated