a state of shame or disgrace; "he was resigned to a life of dishonor"
dishonour
How to use dishonour in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for dishonour.
Editorial note
There was no honour in using drugs to win a race, but there was no dishonour in using drugs just to get through a tour.
Quick take
a state of shame or disgrace; "he was resigned to a life of dishonor"
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of dishonour gathered in one view.
lacking honor or integrity
bring shame or dishonor upon; "he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for dishonour.
noun
a state of shame or disgrace; "he was resigned to a life of dishonor"
See also: dishonor
noun
lacking honor or integrity
See also: dishonor
verb
bring shame or dishonor upon; "he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime"
verb
force (someone) to have sex against their will; "The woman was raped on her way home at night"
verb
refuse to accept; "dishonor checks and drafts"
See also: dishonor
Example sentences
There was no honour in using drugs to win a race, but there was no dishonour in using drugs just to get through a tour.
Good riddance to the highest dishonour towards the tech industry.
"if I do something which brings dishonour to my family they'll kill me and my mother will get in trouble as well.
And yeah it's for real, if I do something which brings dishonour to my family they'll kill me and my mother will get in trouble as well.
To be taken captive was a grave dishonour, while death in service to the Emporer, a shoulders highest achievement.
How far have we come when legislators dishonour the constitution by passing laws that don't even pass the lowest level of scrunity?
Two non-rhetorical questions: is it dishonourable to serve in the military only to avoid legal repercussions?
In fact, arguably, even when no-one has been drafted, many people have joined in the military under the assumption that they will never serve—in some cases, a factual error, but surely not one to which honour or dishonour can attach.
In a world where celebrities and politicians are all pretty much expected to have a lifetime of scandal and dishonour, she stands nearly alone in having managed to avoid controversy and dishonour for, well, at least as long as I've been alive.
You really think that a lone gunman against 20-50 skilled hand-to-hand combatants mortally dedicated to his demise would remain 'undefeated'?I think at best the gunman succeeds in the first encounter, with the advantage of surprise, and the shock of his willingness to dishonour himself, his gang, and his adversaries.
When the habit is once thoroughly fixed, it becomes as inveterate as the use of liquor or opium.”"I have seen two poor disconsolate parents drop into premature graves, miserable victims to their daughters' dishonour, and the peace of several relative families wounded, never to be healed again in this world.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use dishonour in a sentence?
There was no honour in using drugs to win a race, but there was no dishonour in using drugs just to get through a tour.
What does dishonour mean?
a state of shame or disgrace; "he was resigned to a life of dishonor"
What part of speech is dishonour?
dishonour is commonly used as noun, verb.