Discreditable: meaning, definitions and examples

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discreditable

 

[ dɪsˈkrɛdɪtəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in a negative context

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

Synonyms

deplorable, disgraceful, shameful, unethical.

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Word Description / Examples
discreditable

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
disgraceful

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
shameful

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
deplorable

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
unethical

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

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

Etymology

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.

See also: accredit, credential, creditability, creditable, creditor, credits, creditworthy, discredit, uncredited.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,760, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.