Discreditable: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when describing actions or behaviors that bring harm to someone's reputation, but not necessarily morally wrong.

• His tendency to lie is discreditable, making it hard to trust his reports

Applied to actions or behaviors that cause a significant loss of honor or respect, often associated with social scandal.

• Her involvement in the embezzlement scandal was disgraceful and led to her resignation

Used to describe actions or behaviors that are so bad they cause a sense of personal or social shame.

• His treatment of his employees was shameful, and it brought widespread condemnation

Used to describe actions or conditions that are considered both very bad and deserving of strong disapproval.

• The living conditions in the refugees' camp were deplorable, which sparked an outcry from human rights organizations

Used when referring to actions or behaviors that go against professional or social moral standards.

• It is considered unethical for doctors to accept bribes for preferential treatment