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Disreputable: meaning, definitions and examples

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disreputable

 

[ ˌdɪsrɪˈpjuːtəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behaviour

Having a bad reputation; not respectable or trustworthy.

Synonyms

discreditable, dishonorable, shady, untrustworthy

Examples of usage

  • He was involved in disreputable activities.
  • The company has a disreputable history of fraud.
Context #2 | Adjective

appearance

Not proper or decent in appearance.

Synonyms

seedy, shabby, slovenly, unkempt

Examples of usage

  • She wore a disreputable outfit to the formal event.
  • The house had a disreputable look due to its neglected state.

Translations

Translations of the word "disreputable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desonrado

🇮🇳 बदनाम

🇩🇪 ruchlos

🇮🇩 tercela

🇺🇦 неславний

🇵🇱 niesławny

🇯🇵 評判の悪い

🇫🇷 déshonorant

🇪🇸 deshonrado

🇹🇷 itibarsız

🇰🇷 평판이 나쁜

🇸🇦 سيء السمعة

🇨🇿 nechvalně známý

🇸🇰 nechválne známy

🇨🇳 声名狼藉

🇸🇮 slavno slab

🇮🇸 óheiðarlegur

🇰🇿 нашар атақты

🇬🇪 ცუდი რეპუტაციით

🇦🇿 pis ad-sanlı

🇲🇽 deshonrado

Word origin

The word 'disreputable' originated in the early 19th century from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' and the word 'reputable' meaning 'having a good reputation'. It is used to describe things or people that have a bad reputation or are not respectable. Over time, the word has been commonly used in various contexts to signify lack of trustworthiness or decency.

See also: disreputably, disrepute, reputable, reputation, reputed.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,084, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.