What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
disgraced
Example
The politician was disgraced after being caught in a corruption scandal. [disgraced: adjective]
Example
He felt disgraced after his lies were exposed in front of his colleagues. [disgraced: verb]
dishonored
Example
The soldier was dishonored for disobeying orders during the mission. [dishonored: adjective]
Example
She felt dishonored by her father's criminal behavior. [dishonored: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Disgraced is more common than dishonored in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between disgraced and dishonored?
Both disgraced and dishonored are formal words that are typically used in serious or professional contexts.
