adj
dishonored
dihs-O-nuhd
Dishonored (adj) means Disgraced or treated with a lack of respect (American spelling). Example: “The dishonored veteran fought to clear his name.”
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Disgraced or treated with a lack of respect (American spelling).
"The dishonored veteran fought to clear his name."
How to use dishonored
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShamed or having had one's honor damaged.
UK vs US
US spelling; UK English uses "dishonoured."
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- Comparative
- more dishonored
- Superlative
- most dishonored
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What does “dishonored” mean?
The word “dishonored” means disgraced or treated with a lack of respect (American spelling). In plain terms, shamed or having had one's honor damaged.
How do you pronounce “dishonored”?
“Dishonored” is pronounced dihs-O-nuhd (/dɪsˈɒnəd/ in IPA).
How do you use “dishonored” in a sentence?
Here is “dishonored” used in a sentence: “The dishonored veteran fought to clear his name.”
What part of speech is “dishonored”?
“Dishonored” is an adjective.
