dishonoured

Example:The store returned the dishonoured cheque and asked for cash instead.

Definition:A check that the bank has refused to pay because the account does not have sufficient funds or because there are no legal grounds for payment.

Example:The law firm was seeking to recover the full amount of the dishonoured debtor.

Definition:A person or entity owing money that is unable or refuses to pay a debt, particularly if this is due to fraudulent or deceptive conduct.

Example:The politician was accused of dishonouring his word and not implementing the promised policies.

Definition:To break a promise or give false assurances, thus damaging the integrity and trustworthiness of the speaker.