Discreditable: meaning, definitions and examples

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discreditable

[ dɪsˈkrɛdɪtəbl ]

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in a negative context

Causing harm to one's reputation; bringing discredit or shame.

Synonyms

deplorable, disgraceful, shameful, unethical

Examples of usage

He was involved in discreditable activities.
The discreditable behavior of the politician was exposed.
She was fired due to her discreditable conduct.

Translations

Translations of the word "discreditable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desonroso

🇮🇳 अपमानजनक (apamānjanak)

🇩🇪 unehrenhaft

🇮🇩 memalukan

🇺🇦 дискредитуючий

🇵🇱 kompromitujący

🇯🇵 不名誉な (fumyou na)

🇫🇷 déshonorant

🇪🇸 deshonroso

🇹🇷 utanç verici

🇰🇷 불명예스러운 (bulmyeong-yesseuleoun)

🇸🇦 مخزي (mukhzī)

🇨🇿 nečestný

🇸🇰 nečestný

🇨🇳 不光彩的 (bùguāngcǎi de)

🇸🇮 nečasten

🇮🇸 óheiðarlegur

🇰🇿 абыройсыз

🇬🇪 სამარცხვინო (samartskhvino)

🇦🇿 biabırçı

🇲🇽 deshonroso

Word origin

The word 'discreditable' originates from the verb 'discredit', which comes from the Latin word 'discredere', meaning 'disbelieve'. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century. Over time, 'discreditable' evolved to describe actions or behaviors that bring shame or discredit to a person's reputation.