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in the doghouse

ADJECTIVE
disreputable
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 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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They had just started to emerge from the Magnificent Seven’s shadow in January after years in the doghouse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Tech is a big reason why small-caps have been in the doghouse for so long.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

This bold outburst – a clear embarrassment to Cheryl – lands Larry in the doghouse.

From Salon • Mar. 10, 2024

Gingee is not in the doghouse, though, and she's even become a viral sensation with thousands of followers and millions of views on Instagram and TikTok.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2023

He ordered Alba to be thrown in the doghouse, and furi- ouslyprepared to forget that she existed.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende

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