disreputable

dis·rep·u·ta·ble

adj \(ˌ)dis-ˈre-pyə-tə-bəl\

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

Examples of DISREPUTABLE

1. <a disreputable Internet retailer that had a record of hundreds of complaints for shoddy merchandise and slow refunds>

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

Related Words: bad, criminal, immoral, seamy, sordid, unethical, unsavory, wicked; base, contemptible, despicable, detestable, dirty, low, mean, miserable, vile, wretched; black, evil, iniquitous, nefarious, rotten, sinful, unrighteous, vicious, villainous, wrong; blamable, blameworthy, censurable, inglorious, reprehensible; corrupt, debased, debauched, degenerate, depraved, dissolute, gamy (or gamey), libertine, loose, perverted, reprobate

Near Antonyms: decent, ethical, good, honest, just, moral, noble, principled, righteous, upright, upstanding; esteemed, prestigious, reputed, respected; authorized, legal, licensed, permissible, permitted; approved, endorsed (also indorsed), sanctioned; clean, correct, decorous, exemplary, proper, seemly; blameless, commendable, creditable, guiltless

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