disreputable

[ dis-rep-yuh-tuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. not reputable; having a bad reputation:

   a disreputable barroom.

2. discreditable; dishonorable.

   Synonyms: shameful, louche, low, objectionable, unprincipled, ignoble, disgraceful

3. shabby or shoddy; of poor quality or condition:

   disreputable clothes.

disreputable

/ dɪsˈrɛpjʊtəbəl /

adjective

1. having or causing a lack of repute
2. disordered in appearance

Derived Forms

• disˌreputaˈbility, noun
• disˈreputably, adverb

Other Words From

• dis·repu·ta·bili·ty dis·repu·ta·ble·ness noun
• dis·repu·ta·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of disreputable¹

First recorded in 1765–75; dis- ¹ + reputable

Example Sentences

While declining to delve into “certain details,” the Grammy-winning songstress said, “It definitely doesn’t get any easier, seeing some of the negativity that was birthed by disreputable tabloids.”

From Los Angeles Times

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

He would also be barred from associating with disreputable people, and if he committed any additional crimes, he could be jailed immediately.

From Seattle Times

They did not foresee a disreputable character ever winning the allegiance of these electors, who were typically property-owning white men like them.

From Los Angeles Times

“It was as low as you could get. Actors were so disreputable. I think we maybe need to get back to that.”

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• contemptible
• despicable
• shady
• shameful
• sordid
• vile