Disreputably: meaning, definitions and examples

Usually refers to actions or behavior that give someone a bad reputation but might not be as severe as 'disgracefully'.

• He lived disreputably, always getting into trouble
• The business has been operating disreputably, cutting corners wherever possible

Describes actions that lack integrity or create a sense of betrayal, especially in a formal or official capacity.

• The soldier was dishonorably discharged for abandoning his post
• Her dishonorable conduct during the negotiations damaged her reputation

Used for actions that cause a person to feel personal guilt or deep regret, often used in a more personal or intimate context.

• She shamefully admitted to lying about her qualifications
• He shamefully neglected his family for years

Used to describe actions that are shocking and bring great shame, often on a large scale.

• He was disgracefully expelled from the community for his fraud
• The company behaved disgracefully by ignoring safety standards