disreputableness

noun

as in disgracefulness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disreputableness
  1. degradation
  2. shamelessness
  3. venality
  4. debasement
  5. profligacy
  6. dissipation
  7. degeneracy
  8. decadence
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the solid electrolyte framework held perfectly fine, showing no signs of degradation.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
  • Length of camping time is limited in order to protect natural resources from degradation and ensure fair access to all visitors, according to the USDA.
    — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 7 July 2026
Definition of degradation
Noun
  • The lucrative example paved the way for more than two decades of musical theater shamelessness.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
  • The world has gotten a glimpse of the fawning, skeezy shamelessness of his famous hangers-on, but not enough to criminally implicate them.
    — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
Definition of shamelessness
Noun
  • The same amount of venality and virtue exists today as did back then, and so human nature just doesn’t change.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 July 2026
  • The once-vaunted values of public life are now reduced to the lower standards of private life—venality, vulgarity, rudeness, incontinence, and ignorance.
    — Simon Sebag Montefiore, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
Definition of venality
Noun
  • As a tail-risk hedge — specifically against financial system stress, currency debasement, and geopolitical crisis — gold's track record is stronger and more consistent.
    — Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Bitcoin offers growth potential tied to adoption Like gold, Bitcoin is often viewed as a hedge against currency debasement because its supply is limited.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Definition of debasement
Noun
  • Turkey salvaged some pride by beating the United States in their third and last game, but profligacy in front of goal was their downfall as they were dumped out of the tournament at the bottom of their group.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 28 June 2026
  • Such profligacy slows real income growth, deters hiring, discourages innovation and drives up interest rates.
    — Editorial, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Definition of profligacy
Noun
  • Huawei acknowledged that turning the concept into commercial reality will require overcoming manufacturing challenges, including heat dissipation and production yield.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
  • And why not take the path of reconciliation rather than the drama, the needless drama of further disunion, and dissipation and violence perhaps?
    — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of dissipation
Noun
  • Speaking to the Freedom Fighters club in Arlington July 1, Hall said moral degeneracy, discipline issues and low literacy rates are products of removing the Bible from classrooms.
    — Rachel Royster. Produced with AI assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026
  • The team found that a near-infrared resolving power of at least 40 is the minimum needed to break that degeneracy.
    — Paul Sutter, Space.com, 10 June 2026
Definition of degeneracy
Noun
  • The cake is crowned with a layer of thick, buttery, strawberry frosting, adding decadence to this strawberry dessert that transcends seasons.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
  • Arguably the defining crime film of a decade brimming with decadence, Scarface is excessive in every way, which only enhances its appeal.
    — Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Definition of decadence
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