Definition of disreputable
: not reputable
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Examples of disreputable in a Sentence
a disreputable Internet retailer that had a record of hundreds of complaints for shoddy merchandise and slow refunds
Recent Examples of disreputable from the Web
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Andre the Giant prefers to keep even the disreputable side of Andre's story scatological and family friendly.
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While not all unlicensed tax preparers are disreputable, filers are likely paying much more for them than cheaper, less risky options.
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On Friday, some disreputable rag named Time (anybody?
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The first movie featured a shy Chinese crime-buster (Liu Haoran) visiting his distant, disreputable relative in Bangkok.
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And there’s lots of room for an assortment of semi-reputable and disreputable full-time Trump shills, from Sean Hannity to Sheriff Dave Clarke to Sebastian Gorka to Michelle Malkin.
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Thus, Ferguson appears to reprise one of the more disreputable ideas in the intellectual marketplace: that shadowy cabals are at large, puppet masters jerking geopolitical marionette strings.
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This often happens when an underpriced order is accepted by a disreputable florist willing to take a little money to get rid of old flowers.
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She, too, was accused of consorting with disreputable people by exchanging text messages about criminal activity with Thompson, court records said.
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First Known Use of disreputable
circa 1726
disreputable Synonyms
Synonyms
discreditable, disgraceful, dishonorable, ignominious, infamous, notorious, shady, shameful, shoddy, shy, unrespectable;
Antonyms
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;
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;
corrupt, debased, debauched, degenerate, depraved, dissolute, gamy (or gamey), libertine, loose, perverted, reprobate;
DISREPUTABLE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of disreputable for English Language Learners
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: not respected or trusted by most people : having a bad reputation
DISREPUTABLE Defined for Kids
Definition of disreputable for Students
: not respectable or honest
- disreputable business practices
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