badge of honour
Symbol of pride
A badge of honour is something that might seem like a criticism or disadvantage but is worn proudly as evidence of merit or experience.
A scar from battle, a rejection letter from a prestigious institution, exhaustion from hard work—any of these can become a badge of honour if the bearer treats it as proof of worthiness rather than shame: She wore her calloused hands as a badge of honour.
Also spelled badge of honor.
- pinPointed metal fastener
- medalMetal honor token
- purple heartViolet-hued tropical hardwood
- awardHonor given for merit
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
commendation · uniform · hard-won · recognition · ribbon · epaulette · perseverance · sacrifice · war wound · resilience · accolade · knighthood · pride · point of pride · rite of passage · sash · emblem · loyalty
badge of honourbadge of shame
Mark of disgrace
disgrace · mark of shame · stigma · black mark · scarlet letter
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