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disreputable

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


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They couldn’t do that if they acknowledged the center for what it actually is—a competitor, and a particularly 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

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

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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