Dishonored

What does it mean: dishonored in today's America? Some would say breaking the law and being a criminal brings dishonor but to what degree do you have to break the law to be included in the ranks of dishonored?

Pedophilia would earn you the title of dishonored in most American families. The murder of an innocent or a shooter in a random crowd, these all seem that would definitely list you as a dishonored person. To be truthful it does not seem honor means much in American culture and society. The definition of dishonored is bringing shame or disgrace on: "the community has its own principles it can itself honor or dishonor "fail to observe or respect (an agreement or principle): "the community has its own principles it can itself honor or dishonor”

1. refuse to accept or pay (a check or a promissory note): "Payment was by a check which was later dishonored "Refuse to accept or pay (a check or a promissory note): "Payment was by a check which was later dishonored" to observe or respect (an agreement or principle): "the community has its own principles it can itself honor or dishonor "

This is what the dictionary states is dishonored. It is just depending on the community depends on the infraction and if in fact, someone has dishonored another or himself in some way.