as in notorious
not respectable
a disreputable Internet retailer that had a record of hundreds of complaints for shoddy merchandise and slow refunds
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Recent Examples of disreputable
This 2003 film, from the notoriously disreputable German director Uwe Boll, contained practically no coherent ideas, and its primary motivation seemed to be to cram as many bare breasts, exploding corpses and nu-metal songs into one movie as the Motion Picture Association of America would allow.
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Calum Marsh, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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
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
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Calum Marsh, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disreputable
Adjective
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Cats are notorious for finding niche hiding spots—but one curious feline's discovery turned out to be a close call.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Though Prince Andrew’s Newsnight interview made his reputation more notorious, the source thinks that an interview where Fergie can clear things up would be more successful.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Drake’s upcoming ninth studio album, Iceman, is his first solo project since his now infamous (and litigious) war of words with Kendrick Lamar last spring.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
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Here are some of the trope’s most infamous portrayals, across genre, gender and weapon of choice.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And Kimmel’s unprecedented defenestration joins a wave of cultural clampdown that crested earlier this year, when Colbert got the shady can from his parent company, likely for mocking the President.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
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Fake stores, phishing scams, and shady links can put your data at risk.—
Kurt Knutsson
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FOXNews.com,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The department said the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners conducted a criminal history check with state and federal authorities before issuing a license.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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The Iowa Department of Education issued Roberts a superintendent's license in 2023 after conducting criminal background checks, the district stated.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Unlike previous seasons, Dorothy never makes immoral choices.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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This is disgraceful and immoral.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Disreputable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disreputable. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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