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disreputable

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


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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

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

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 14, 2025

But as August fare goes, it’s a sticky, sweaty hoot, well cast and paced like a disreputable beach read, even if you might sporadically wish Werner Herzog had gotten first crack at this material.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2025

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

From BBC ● May 12, 2025

Inept or disreputable companies have on more than one occasion failed to deliver crucial logistical support—oxygen, for instance—as promised.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer


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