dishonor
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /dɪsˈhɒnər/
KK: /dɪsˈɒnər/
noun
Definition
A situation where someone loses their honor, respect, or reputation, often due to a failure to meet obligations or standards.
Example
His actions brought dishonor to his family.
Conversation
I heard he was kicked out of the team for a major dishonor.
Really? That's surprising; he always seemed so dedicated.
Yeah, it’s a shame because it reflects on all of us.
True, no one wants to deal with that kind of dishonor.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
shame
disgrace
ignominy
Antonyms
honor
respect
esteem
transitive verb
Definition
To cause someone to feel shame or disgrace; to bring dishonor upon someone or something.
Example
He felt he would dishonor his family by not succeeding in his career.
Tense Forms
Past: dishonored
Past Participle: dishonored
Conversation
I can't believe he would dishonor his family like that.
Yeah, it's really disappointing to see someone act that way.
It's as if he doesn't care about the consequences of his actions.
Root Explanation
Dishonor is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or away) and "honor" (from Latin "honorem", meaning esteem or respect). The word describes the act of taking away esteem or respect from someone or something.
Memory Tip
Think of 'dis-' meaning 'away' and 'honor' meaning 'esteem' — so dishonor means to take away someone's esteem.
Visually Confused Words
undishonored