dishonored

dis·hon·or  (ds-nr)

n.

1. Loss of honor, respect, or reputation.

2. The condition of having lost honor or good repute.

3. A cause of loss of honor: was a dishonor to the club.

4. Failure to pay or refusal to accept a note, a bill, or another commercial obligation.

tr.v. dis·hon·ored, dis·hon·or·ing, dis·hon·ors

1. To bring shame or disgrace upon.

2. To treat in a disrespectful or demeaning manner.

3. To fail or refuse to accept or pay (a note, bill, or check, for example).

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[Middle English dishonour, from Old French deshonor : des-, dis- + honor, honor; see honor.]

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dis·honor·er n.

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

dishonored - suffering shame disgraced, shamed, discredited ashamed - feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse; "are you ashamed for having lied?"; "felt ashamed of my torn coat"