disrepute

American  

[dis-ri-pyoot] / ˌdɪs rɪˈpyut /

noun

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

   Some literary theories have fallen into disrepute.

   Synonyms:

   disgrace, disfavor

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disrepute British  

/ ˌdɪsrɪˈpjuːt /

noun

1. 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

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

The panel concluded his conduct could bring the profession into disrepute and recommended a prohibition order to the Secretary of State, citing safeguarding concerns and the need to maintain public confidence in teaching.

From BBC

Chairwoman Louisa Munton said his actions "could not be reasonably considered as trivial, inconsequential or a mere temporary lapse" and constituted "unacceptable professional conduct and or conduct that may bring the profession into disrepute".

From BBC