louche

louche

adj \ˈlüsh\

Definition of LOUCHE

: not reputable or decent

Examples of LOUCHE

1. <before gentrification, it was the sort of louche neighborhood where people went looking for illegal drugs>

Origin of LOUCHE

French, literally, cross-eyed, squint-eyed, from Latin luscus blind in one eye

First Known Use: 1819

Related to LOUCHE

Synonyms: discreditable, disgraceful, dishonorable, ignominious, infamous, disreputable, 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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Rhymes with LOUCHE

douche, ruche, squoosh, swoosh, whoosh