Synonyms

discreditable

American

[dis-kred-i-tuh-buhl] / dɪsˈkrɛd ɪ tə bəl /

adjective

bringing or liable to bring discredit.

discreditable British

/ dɪsˈkrɛdɪtəbəl /

adjective

tending to bring discredit; shameful or unworthy

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Other Word Forms

discreditability noun
discreditably adverb
undiscreditable adjective

Etymology

Origin of discreditable

First recorded in 1630–40; discredit + -able

Example Sentences

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PC Park was found to have breached standards of professional behaviour for authority, respect and courtesy, discreditable conduct, challenging and reporting improper conduct, and equality and diversity, Scotland Yard said.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

By the way, the search for waste, fraud and abuse — call it WFA — has a long and discreditable history.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2025

Led by Cdr Jason Prins, the panel found Insp Ehikioya breached standards in respect of equality and diversity, discreditable conduct and challenging and reporting improper conduct.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2025

He was dismissed in July 2022 for an unrelated matter involving discreditable conduct, the Met said.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2025

Furious with himself for having given away a discreditable secret, he vented his rage on Bernard.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley

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