Deshonor (en. Dishonor)
/deso'nor/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A situation of disgrace or dishonor.
The dishonor he brought to his family was devastating.
El deshonor que trajo a su familia fue devastador.
An action that causes dishonor.
His decision caused great dishonor in the community.
Su decisión provocó un gran deshonor en la comunidad.
Violation of moral or ethical principles.
The dishonor became evident when he admitted the betrayal.
El deshonor se hizo evidente cuando admitió la traición.
Etymology
It comes from the prefix 'des-' which indicates negation and 'honor' from the Latin 'honorem'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to fall into dishonor
To lose honor, to be dishonored.
caer en deshonor
to live in dishonor
To remain in a situation without honor or respect.
vivir en deshonor
to have no honor
To lack dignity or self-respect.
no tener honor
Related Words
honor
Respect or dignity granted to a person for their actions.
honor
indignity
Quality of being unworthy.
indignidad
shame
Feeling of disgrace or humiliation.
vergüenza
Slang Meanings
Zero honor
What you did was zero honor, man.
Lo que hiciste fue cero honor, man.
Dishonored
That guy was dishonored after what he did.
Ese tipo quedó deshonrado después de lo que hizo.