Meaning
dishonour, disgrace
- loss of honour, respect, or reputation
- a person or action that brings shame onto a group or family
In a sentence
Il suo comportamento ha portato disonore a tutta la famiglia.
His behaviour brought dishonour to the whole family.
Preferirei perdere il lavoro piuttosto che vivere nel disonore.
I would rather lose my job than live in disgrace.
Quello scandalo finanziario ha gettato disonore sull'intera istituzione.
That financial scandal cast dishonour on the entire institution.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| disonore | masculine · singular |
| disonori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Contrasts directly with 'onore' (honour).
- Often combined with verbs like 'gettare' (to cast) or 'portare' (to bring).