The Opposite(Antonym) of “honored”
The antonyms of honored are disgraced and dishonored. These antonyms convey a negative or shameful emotional state. They imply a lack of respect, admiration, or recognition.
Explore all Antonyms of “honored”
Definitions and Examples of disgraced, dishonored
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having lost honor or respect; shamed or discredited.
Example
After being caught cheating, he was disgraced and expelled from school.
Having lost or failed to earn honor or respect; disgraced or discredited.
Example
He felt dishonored after being accused of stealing from his employer.
Key Differences: disgraced vs dishonored
- 1Disgraced implies a loss of honor or respect due to a specific action or behavior.
- 2Dishonored implies a failure to earn or maintain honor or respect in general.
Effective Usage of disgraced, dishonored
- 1Express Disapproval: Use disgraced and dishonored to express disapproval of someone's actions or behavior.
- 2Discuss Consequences: Incorporate these antonyms in discussions about the consequences of one's actions.
- 3Teach Values: Utilize these antonyms to teach values such as honesty, integrity, and respect.
Remember this!
The antonyms disgraced and dishonored convey a negative or shameful emotional state. Disgraced implies a loss of honor or respect due to a specific action or behavior, while dishonored implies a failure to earn or maintain honor or respect in general. Use these words to express disapproval, discuss consequences, and teach values such as honesty, integrity, and respect.
