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Disreputably: meaning, definitions and examples

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disreputably

 

[ ˌdɪsˈrepjʊtəbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe actions or behavior

In a way that brings disrespect or disrepute; in a manner that damages one's reputation.

Synonyms

disgracefully, dishonorably, shamefully

Examples of usage

  • He behaved disreputably at the party, causing many guests to feel uncomfortable.
  • She was disreputably dressed for the formal event, attracting disapproving glances from the other attendees.

Translations

Translations of the word "disreputably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desonrosamente

🇮🇳 बदनामी से

🇩🇪 rufsüchtig

🇮🇩 secara memalukan

🇺🇦 безславно

🇵🇱 niesławnie

🇯🇵 不名誉に

🇫🇷 de manière déshonorante

🇪🇸 deshonrosamente

🇹🇷 rezil bir şekilde

🇰🇷 불명예스럽게

🇸🇦 بشكل مشين

🇨🇿 nečestně

🇸🇰 hanebne

🇨🇳 不光彩地

🇸🇮 sramotno

🇮🇸 óheiðarlega

🇰🇿 даңқсыз

🇬🇪 უსახელოდ

🇦🇿 şərəfsizcə

🇲🇽 deshonrosamente

Etymology

The word 'disreputably' originated from the combination of 'dis-' meaning 'opposite of' or 'not' and 'reputable' meaning 'having a good reputation'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-17th century. Over time, 'disreputably' has been used to describe actions or behavior that bring disrespect or damage one's reputation.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,258, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.