disrepute

American

[dis-ri-pyoot] / ˌdɪs rɪˈpyut /

noun

bad repute; low regard; disfavor (usually preceded by in orinto ).

Some literary theories have fallen into disrepute.

Synonyms:

disgrace, disfavor

disrepute British

/ ˌdɪsrɪˈpjuːt /

noun

a loss or lack of credit or repute

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Etymology

Origin of disrepute

First recorded in 1645–55; dis- ¹ + repute

Example Sentences

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Towersey accepted his actions amounted to "unacceptable professional conduct" that could bring the profession into "disrepute".

From BBC

The UK's youngest council leader is facing a vote of no confidence after being accused of bringing the authority "into disrepute".

From BBC

It had been examining whether the comments had brought the game into disrepute.

From BBC

She admitted the allegations before the panel and accepted her behaviour amounted to conduct which may bring the profession into disrepute.

From BBC

Ratcliffe's comments could lead to a possible disciplinary charge of "bringing the game into disrepute" by England's governing Football Association.

From Barron's

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