dishonored

• Beschreibt eine Person, die ihre Ehre, ihren Respekt oder ihren guten Ruf verloren hat, oft durch schändliches Verhalten.

Describes a person who has lost their honor, respect, or good reputation, often due to shameful actions.

1. Loss of respect or honorB2formal

   Having lost respect, reputation, or honor due to shameful actions.

   Entehrt

   • The dishonored knight was banished from the kingdom.
   • He felt deeply dishonored after being accused of lying.
   • The family was dishonored by the scandal.

   Synonymeashameddegradeddiscrediteddisgraceddisreputablehumiliatedmortifiedshamed

   Antonymeesteemedhonoredreputablerespected

2. Financial defaultB2formal

   Refers to a check or payment that has been refused by a bank due to insufficient funds or other issues.

   Nicht eingelöst

   • The check was dishonored because the account was closed.
   • He received a notice that his payment had been dishonored.
   • Dishonored checks can result in additional fees.

   Synonymensfrejectedunpaid

   Antonymeclearedhonoredpaidsettled

• Verb, das beschreibt, jemandem oder etwas Schande oder Unehre zu bereiten oder ein Versprechen bzw. eine Verpflichtung nicht zu erfüllen.

A verb used to indicate the act of bringing shame or disgrace upon someone or something, or failing to keep a promise or obligation.

1. Bring shame or disgraceB2formal

   To cause someone or something to lose respect, honor, or reputation.

   Entehren

   • His actions dishonored his family name.
   • She felt that the accusation dishonored her reputation.
   • The scandal dishonored the entire organization.

   Synonymedefamedegradediscreditdisgracehumiliateshamesullytarnish

   Antonymedignifyglorifyhonorrespect

2. Fail to fulfill a promiseB2formal

   To fail to keep a promise, agreement, or financial obligation.

   Ein Versprechen brechen

   • The company dishonored its contract with the supplier.
   • He dishonored his pledge to support the charity.
   • The bank dishonored the check due to insufficient funds.

   Synonymebreachbreakdefault onrenege onviolate

   Antonymefulfillhonorkeepredeemsatisfy