Meaning of dubious honor | Babel Free
Definitions
The supposed honor of being selected to do a difficult or unpopular task or the supposed honor associated with receiving a questionable award.
US
Equivalents
Deutsch
zweifelhafte Ehre
Examples
“"I have the dubious honor of being in charge of fundraising for roof repair on the town youth gymnasium." Meaning, it's an honor to be tasked yet something unwanted.”
“"The big league athlete had the dubious honor of being voted 'Most Difficult to Interview' by the sportswriters." An ironic honor, so to speak.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.