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- [dis-rep-yuh-tuh-buh l]
- /dɪsˈrɛp yə tə bəl/
- /dɪsˈrep.jʊ.tə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-rep-yuh-tuh-buh l]
- /dɪsˈrɛp yə tə bəl/
Definitions of disreputable word
- adjective disreputable not reputable; having a bad reputation: a disreputable barroom. 1
- adjective disreputable discreditable; dishonorable. 1
- adjective disreputable shabby or shoddy; of poor quality or condition: disreputable clothes. 1
- noun disreputable Not considered to be respectable in character or appearance. 1
- adjective disreputable not respectable 1
- adjective disreputable having a bad reputation 1
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Origin of disreputable
First appearance:
before 1765 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1765-75; dis-1 + reputable
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Parts of speech for Disreputable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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disreputable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disreputable
adj disreputable
- contemptible — If you feel that someone or something is contemptible, you feel strong dislike and disrespect for them.
- vile — wretchedly bad: a vile humor.
- shady — abounding in shade; shaded: shady paths.
- despicable — If you say that a person or action is despicable, you are emphasizing that they are extremely nasty, cruel, or evil.
- shameful — causing shame: shameful behavior.
adjective disreputable
- seedy — abounding in seed.
- dishonourable — showing lack of honor or integrity; ignoble; base; disgraceful; shameful: Cheating is dishonorable.
- dishonorable — showing lack of honor or integrity; ignoble; base; disgraceful; shameful: Cheating is dishonorable.
- lowly — humble in station, condition, or nature: a lowly cottage.
Antonyms for disreputable
adj disreputable
- honorable — in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor; upright: They were all honorable men.
- worthy — having adequate or great merit, character, or value: a worthy successor.
- reputable — held in good repute; honorable; respectable; estimable: a reputable organization.
- principled — imbued with or having moral principles (often used in combination): high-principled.
- respected — a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in): to differ in some respect.
adjective disreputable
- honourable — (British spelling) Alternative form of honorable.
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