unhonoured
Definition
- Adjective: Not honored; lacking respect, recognition, or esteem. This word describes a person, action, or thing that is not given the honor, praise, or dignified treatment normally expected or deserved.
Usage Examples
- (He was not honored after his death.)
- (Her work was not recognized or praised.)
- (Debts that are not repaid or respected.)
Advanced Usage
"to remain unhonoured": to continue without receiving honor or recognition.
- Despite his achievements, he remained unhonoured in his own country. (He was never officially recognized or praised.)
"unhonoured and unsung": a fixed phrase meaning not honored and not celebrated in song or poetry.
- Many ordinary workers are unhonoured and unsung, yet they build the nation. (They receive no fame or recognition.)
Variants and Related Words
- Honour (noun/verb): high respect; to regard with great respect.
- It is an honour to meet you. (A privilege and sign of respect.)
- Honoured (adj): treated with respect or given an award.
- She felt honoured to receive the medal. (She felt proud and respected.)
- Dishonoured (adj): having lost honor or respect; disgraced.
- He was dishonoured by his betrayal. (He lost respect due to his actions.)
Synonyms
- Disregarded: not considered or treated with attention.
- Neglected: not given proper care or recognition.
- Unrecognized: not acknowledged or celebrated.
- Despised: regarded with contempt or scorn (stronger than unhonoured).
Antonyms
- Honoured: respected and esteemed.
- Celebrated: widely praised and recognized.
- Revered: deeply respected.
Related Idioms
"to fall into unhonoured obscurity": to become forgotten and without honor.
- After the scandal, the once-famous artist fell into unhonoured obscurity. (He was no longer respected and was forgotten.)
"to go unhonoured to one's grave": to die without receiving the respect or recognition one deserved.
- The inventor went unhonoured to his grave, only to be celebrated decades later. (He died without honor.)