Pronunciation: /dɪsˈɒnər/

Definitions of dishonor

noun a state of disgrace or loss of reputation

Example Sentences

A1 I felt dishonor when I accidentally broke the vase.

A2 The student was filled with dishonor after being caught cheating on the exam.

B1 His actions brought dishonor to his family's name.

B2 The scandal caused a great deal of dishonor for the company.

C1 The politician's dishonor led to his resignation from office.

C2 The dishonor of the royal family was a major scandal in the country.

verb to bring shame or disgrace upon

Example Sentences

A1 I would never dishonor my family by lying.

A2 She felt dishonored when her boss accused her of stealing.

B1 The politician's scandalous behavior dishonored his reputation.

B2 The soldier refused to dishonor his country by surrendering.

C1 The artist's controversial work was seen as a way to dishonor tradition.

C2 The company's unethical practices have dishonored their brand.

Examples of dishonor in a Sentence

formal Committing such an act would bring dishonor to your family.

informal I can't believe he would do something to dishonor his reputation like that.

slang She's always causing drama and trying to dishonor people for no reason.

figurative Choosing to cheat on the exam would be a dishonor to your own integrity.

Grammatical Forms of dishonor

past tense

dishonored

plural

dishonors

comparative

more dishonorable

superlative

most dishonorable

present tense

dishonors

future tense

will dishonor

perfect tense

have dishonored

continuous tense

is dishonoring

singular

dishonor

positive degree

dishonorable

infinitive

to dishonor

gerund

dishonoring

participle

dishonored

Origin and Evolution of dishonor

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French and Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'dishonor' originated from the Old French word 'deshonorer' which was derived from the Latin word 'dishonōrāre'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'dishonor' has retained its original meaning of bringing shame or disgrace upon someone or something, but it has also come to encompass a broader range of actions or behaviors that are considered morally or ethically wrong.