disreputable

[dis-rep-yuh-tuh-buhl] / dɪsˈrɛp yə tə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

dishonorable, lowly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contemptible despicable shady shameful sordid vile

WEAK

abject bad base beggarly cheap derogatory discreditable disgraceful disorderly dissolute ignominious in bad in low esteem in the doghouse infamous inglorious lewd libidinous licentious mean no good notorious opprobrious pitiable scandalous scurvy shabby shocking shoddy sorry unprincipled vicious

Antonyms

STRONGEST

good honorable reputable respectable worthy

WEAK

decent ethical principled respected

Example Sentences

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News outlets treat it as an authority when it is actually a competitor, and a disreputable one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The committee found Cleverly had breached three areas of the council's code for members relating to equality, respect and consideration of others, and disreputable conduct.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Bad advice does not always equate to disreputable used-car salespeople.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 14, 2025

How rosé wine is perceived and enjoyed today is, in a sense, a direct result of this long and ever so slightly disreputable history.

From Salon • Jul. 15, 2024

“It’s hard to believe someone as disreputable as the Lady Lillian won the heart of the prince.”

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

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