dishonor
intermediateB1/dɪsˈɒnər/ · dish-on-or
A state of shame or disgrace; loss of honor.
Meanings
A state of shame or disgrace; loss of honor.
شرمندگی یا رسوائی کی حالت؛ عزت کا نقصان۔
بےعزتی
be izzati
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- dishonor of the family
- to bring dishonor
- dishonor to one's name
Example Sentences
He felt a sense of dishonor after failing the exam.
امتحان میں ناکامی کے بعد اسے بےعزتی کا احساس ہوا۔
Imtihan mein nakami ke baad use be izzati ka ehsas hua.
The scandal brought great dishonor to the politician.
اس اسکینڈل نے سیاست دان کی بےعزتی کردی۔
Is scandal ne siasatdan ki be izzati kar di.
She could not bear the dishonor caused by the accusations.
وہ الزامات کی وجہ سے پیدا ہونے والی بےعزتی برداشت نہیں کر سکی۔
Woh ilzamaat ki wajah se paida hone wali be izzati bardasht nahi kar saki.
Easily Confused With
To bring disgrace or shame upon someone; to deprive of honor.
کسی پر رسوائی یا شرمندگی لانا؛ عزت سے محروم کرنا۔
عزت سے محروم کرنا
izzat se mehroom karna
Common Collocations
- to dishonor someone
- to dishonor oneself
- dishonor an agreement
Example Sentences
He dishonored his family by not following their traditions.
اس نے اپنے خاندان کو روایات نہ مان کر بےعزتی کی۔
Us ne apne khandan ko riwayat na maan kar be izzati ki.
The actions of the officer dishonored the uniform he wore.
افسر کے اعمال نے اس کی پہنی ہوئی یونیفارم کی بےعزتی کی۔
Afsar ke aamaal ne us ki pehni hui uniform ki be izzati ki.
To dishonor a promise is to lose trust.
وعدے کی بےعزتی کر کے اعتبار کھونا ہوتا ہے۔
Waade ki be izzati kar ke aitbaar khoona hota hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'dishonor' as the opposite of honor, where feelings of shame prevail.
Picture a fallen crown to symbolize lost honor.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
تُو بےعزتی سے بھاگتا کیوں ہے، خود کو جان لے کہ دُھندلا ہے یہ چہرہ۔
Tu be izzati se bhagta kyun hai, khud ko jaan le ke dhundla hai yeh chehra.
Why do you flee from dishonor? Know yourself that this face is dimmed.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
عزت سب سے بڑی دولت ہے۔
Izzat sab se bari daulat hai.
Honor is the greatest wealth.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "dishonorare" — to deprive of honor
First known use: 14th century
The term 'dishonor' has its roots in Middle English, derived from Latin. It has connotative implications of disgrace since the 14th century.