disreputable

adjective

dis·​rep·​u·​ta·​ble (ˌ)dis-ˈre-pyə-tə-bəl 

: not reputable

disreputability

(ˌ)dis-ˌre-pyə-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

disreputableness

(ˌ)dis-ˈre-pyə-tə-bəl-nəs 

noun

disreputably

(ˌ)dis-ˈre-pyə-tə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• discreditable
• disgraceful
• dishonorable
• ignominious
• infamous
• louche
• notorious
• opprobrious
• shady
• shameful
• shoddy
• shy
• unrespectable

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 on the Web

The characters in Thunderbolts* (asterisk theirs) are all minor foes and disreputable allies who’ve turned up over the last few years of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. —Alison Willmore, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2025

Even in an industry with a disreputable history, the deals raised alarm among veteran executives. —Eric Lipton, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025

Of course being an Agatha Christie yarn set in England 1936, that disreputable unfinished business between the former sweethearts is followed by a violent death. —Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025

In an interview with NBC News, Duckworth said young service members are targeted by bad actors, such as payday lenders and disreputable car dealers, particularly because military members' wages can be garnished. —Melissa Chan, NBC News, 20 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1726, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for disreputable

• reputable

Kids Definition

disreputable

adjective

dis·​rep·​u·​ta·​ble (ˈ)dis-ˈrep-yət-ə-bəl 

: not respectable : having a bad reputation

disreputableness noun

disreputably

-blē 

adverb