English Dictionary

dubious honor

noun

(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.

Receiving the Nobel Prize for Literature is a dubious honor.

意味（1）

(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.