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- [dis-kred-i-tuh-buh l]
- /dɪsˈkrɛd ɪ tə bəl/
- /dɪs.ˈkre.dɪ.təb.l̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-kred-i-tuh-buh l]
- /dɪsˈkrɛd ɪ tə bəl/
Definitions of discreditable word
- adjective discreditable bringing or liable to bring discredit. 1
- noun discreditable Tending to bring harm to a reputation. 1
- adjective discreditable bringing disrepute 1
- adjective discreditable Discreditable behaviour is not acceptable because people consider it to be shameful and wrong. 0
- adjective discreditable tending to bring discredit; shameful or unworthy 0
- adjective discreditable damaging to one's reputation or status; disgraceful 0
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Origin of discreditable
First appearance:
before 1630 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1630-40; discredit + -able
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Parts of speech for Discreditable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
discreditable popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
discreditable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for discreditable
adj discreditable
- appalling — Something that is appalling is so bad or unpleasant that it shocks you.
- blameworthy — deserving disapproval or censure
- disgraceful — bringing or deserving disgrace; shameful; dishonorable; disreputable.
- dishonorable — showing lack of honor or integrity; ignoble; base; disgraceful; shameful: Cheating is dishonorable.
- ignominious — marked by or attended with ignominy; discreditable; humiliating: an ignominious retreat.
adjective discreditable
- disreputable — not reputable; having a bad reputation: a disreputable barroom.
- reprehensible — deserving of reproof, rebuke, or censure; blameworthy.
- wrong — not in accordance with what is morally right or good: a wrong deed.
- dishonourable — showing lack of honor or integrity; ignoble; base; disgraceful; shameful: Cheating is dishonorable.
Antonyms for discreditable
adjective discreditable
- creditable — A creditable performance or achievement is of a reasonably high standard.
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