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Noun
dubious honor (plural dubious honors)
- (American spelling) The supposed honor of being selected to do a difficult or unpopular task or the supposed honor associated with receiving a questionable award.
- "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.
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