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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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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

Recent disreputable media sources have referred to World War III and talked about who would most likely be drafted to fight in that war.

From Salon • Jan. 16, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Nov. 14, 2025

"If that is the reason, it's disreputable and it can't be supported in any way."

From BBC • May 12, 2025

Elisha didn’t believe that either Maggie or Kate was deceiving the public on purpose; but he considered the sisters’ profession disreputable.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.