不名誉(ふめいよ)

不名誉(ふめいよ) describes a loss of honor or reputation. Functions as both a na-adjective (不名誉(ふめいよ)な) and a noun.

Forms

不(ふ) (negative prefix) + 名誉(めいよ) (honor, prestige).

As na-adjective

• 不名誉(ふめいよ)な記録(きろく): disgraceful record
• 不名誉(ふめいよ)な敗北(はいぼく): humiliating defeat
• 不名誉(ふめいよ)な称号(しょうごう): dishonorable title
• 不名誉(ふめいよ)な結果(けっか): shameful result

As noun

• 不名誉(ふめいよ)を被(こうむ)る: to suffer disgrace
• 不名誉(ふめいよ)をもたらす: to bring dishonor

Similar words

名誉(めいよ) (honor, prestige). Compare 名誉(めいよ)ある賞(しょう) (prestigious award) vs. 不名誉(ふめいよ)な記録(きろく) (disgraceful record).

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Somewhat formal. In casual speech, 恥(は)ずかしい (embarrassing) or 情(なさ)けない (pathetic) express similar sentiments.