DISCREDITABLE Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

discreditable

adjective

(ˌ)dis-ˈkre-də-tə-bəl

Definition of discreditable

as in notorious

not respectable the discreditable conduct of drunken college students celebrating a win by their team

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Recent Examples of discreditable By the way, the search for waste, fraud and abuse — call it WFA — has a long and discreditable history. — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025 Any review of these discreditable events requires recognition of an antidote to this foolishness. — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2024 Now, the previous autobiographical snippet, like those of the other three men, may have omitted certain discreditable matters. — William T. Vollmann, Harper's Magazine, 16 Oct. 2023

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Adjective

While expected, the decision is notable because Rasmussen — beyond being one of MLB’s best pitchers — is a notorious Yankee killer.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026
During the Malaysian Grand Prix's previous run from 1999-2017, the track became notorious for sudden downpours which made for thrilling races and some unexpected results.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of notorious

Adjective

Much of the discourse surrounds Kazan’s creative choice in how to portray the book’s infamous antagonist, Cathy Ames, in Netflix’s seven-episode limited series out Thursday.

— Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
That said, even in a sport now infamous for quick cash grabs, this feels like the most blatant of them all.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of infamous

Adjective

There was money, manipulation, secret meetings with shady characters in China, fake identities, lies, trickery, and deceit.

— Eamon Javers, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
Our favorite spots to lounge were the roof deck loungers and the padded bench seating beneath shady palm fronds in the atrium courtyard.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of shady

Adjective

Spanning multiple decades, the period procedural follows a legendary detective who, alongside his dedicated team, cracks complex criminal cases while chronicling the evolving apparatus of China’s public security forces.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Patterson said on his campaign website his priorities include pushing for local rather than state control, strengthening criminal accountability, securing funding for infrastructure and protecting homeowners from rising property tax rates.

— Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of criminal

Adjective

Sterling spent decades turning the Clippers into the NBA’s cheapest, most incompetent and most disgraceful organization.

— Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Some have advised me and others to get rid of the disgraceful invader rose of Sharon.

— Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of disgraceful

Adjective

But shaming someone, no matter how shameful their behavior may have been, isn’t the way to convince them to do better.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Finally, Ericka has a shameful secret of her own, one that Paulina is determined to use against her.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of shameful

Adjective

Horror may now be respectable enough for its own sprawling exhibition at the Academy Museum, but Criterion’s October lineup proves there are still plenty of disreputable pleasures to be found.

— Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Thus all notions of reference to precedent in the arts became contentious, if not disreputable.

— Mario Carpo, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026

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