disreputable
Americanadjective
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not reputable; having a bad reputation.
a disreputable barroom.
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- Synonyms:
- shameful, louche, low, objectionable, unprincipled, ignoble, disgraceful
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shabby or shoddy; of poor quality or condition.
disreputable clothes.
adjective
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having or causing a lack of repute
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disordered in appearance
Other Word Forms
- disreputability noun
- disreputableness noun
- disreputably adverb
Etymology
Origin of disreputable
Example Sentences
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Every dark, serialized drama of the past quarter-century—and all of the comedies featuring disreputable protagonists—owe a debt to Tony Soprano and his family.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026
Bad advice does not always equate to disreputable used-car salespeople.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 14, 2025
But as August fare goes, it’s a sticky, sweaty hoot, well cast and paced like a disreputable beach read, even if you might sporadically wish Werner Herzog had gotten first crack at this material.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2025
"If that is the reason, it's disreputable and it can't be supported in any way."
From BBC • May 12, 2025
He told Charles it was “a wild scheme,” one that would be disreputable to his future career as a clergyman.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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