dishonoured

UK
/dɪsˈɒn.əd/
US
/dɪsˈɑː.nɚd/

Translations

dishonouredpast participle
UK
/dɪsˈɒnəd/
US
/dɪsˈɑːnərd/
Used when describing a noun that has lost honour, derived from the past participle of the verb 'dishonour'.
The dishonoured banner was trampled beneath enemy feet.
La bannière déshonorée a été piétinée sous les pieds de l’ennemi.
dishonouredadjective
more dishonoured
Comp.
most dishonoured
Super.
UK
/dɪsˈɒn.əd/
US
/dɪsˈɑː.nɚd/
The dishonoured knight returned to his village, unable to hold his head high.
Le chevalier déshonoré est retourné dans son village, incapable de garder la tête haute.
non honoréSe dit surtout d’une promesse, d’un contrat ou d’un engagement non respecté.
The dishonoured contract left the company in a difficult legal position.
Le contrat non honoré a placé l’entreprise dans une situation juridique difficile.
Additional translations
inexécutéSurtout dans le registre juridique pour un contrat ou un engagement.
dishonourverb

dishonoured

Past Simple

dishonoured
Past Simple
dishonoured
Past Participle
dishonouring
Gerund
UK
/dɪsˈɒn.ə/
US
/dɪsˈɑː.nɚ/
He was accused of actions that would dishonour his family.
Il a été accusé d'actes qui déshonoreraient sa famille.
Additional translations
refuser d'honorerEmploi financier et juridique.

Definitions

dishonouredpast participle
Being the past participle of the verb 'dishonour', describing someone or something whose honour has been taken away.
The dishonoured banner was trampled beneath enemy feet.
dishonouredadjective
Having lost respect or reputation; shamed.
The dishonoured knight returned to his village, unable to hold his head high.
Not fulfilled or carried out, especially in reference to a promise or agreement.
The dishonoured contract left the company in a difficult legal position.
dishonourverb
To bring shame or disgrace upon someone or something.
He was accused of actions that would dishonour his family.
To fail to observe or respect an agreement or promise.
The company decided to dishonour the contract due to unforeseen circumstances.
(Finance) To refuse to accept or pay (a bill of exchange, cheque, etc.) when due.
The bank dishonoured the cheque because the account lacked sufficient funds.