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disreputable
adjective dis·rep·u·ta·ble \(ˌ)dis-ˈre-pyə-tə-bəl\
: not respected or trusted by most people : having a bad reputation
Full Definition of DISREPUTABLE
: not reputable
— dis·rep·u·ta·bil·i·ty \(ˌ)dis-ˌre-pyə-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— dis·rep·u·ta·ble·ness \(ˌ)dis-ˈre-pyə-tə-bəl-nəs\ noun
— dis·rep·u·ta·bly \-blē\ adverb
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First Known Use of DISREPUTABLE
circa 1726
Related to DISREPUTABLE
- Synonyms
- discreditable, disgraceful, dishonorable, ignominious, infamous, louche, notorious, opprobrious, shady, shameful, shoddy, shy, unrespectable
- Antonyms
- honorable, reputable, respectable
DISREPUTABLENESS Defined for Kids
disreputable
adjective dis·rep·u·ta·ble \dis-ˈre-pyə-tə-bəl\
Definition of DISREPUTABLE for Kids
: not respectable or honest <disreputable business practices>
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