Disreputable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /(ˌ)dis-ˈre-pyə-tə-bəl/ dis·rep·u·ta·ble

Meaning & Definition of Disreputable

Disreputable (adjective)

  1. not reputable

Disreputable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not respectable

    "a disreputable Internet retailer that had a record of hundreds of complaints for shoddy merchandise and slow refunds"

    similar: discreditable, disgraceful, dishonorable, ignominious, infamous, louche, notorious, opprobrious, shady, shameful, shoddy, shy, unrespectable
    related: bad, criminal, immoral, seamy, sordid, unethical, unsavory, wicked, base, contemptible, despicable, detestable, dirty, low, mean, miserable, vile, wretched, evil, iniquitous, nefarious, rotten, sinful, unrighteous, vicious, villainous, wrong, blamable, blameworthy, censurable, inglorious, reprehensible, corrupt, debased, debauched, degenerate, depraved, dissolute, gamy, libertine, loose, perverted, reprobate
    opposite: honorable, reputable, respectable
    near: decent, ethical, good, honest, just, moral, noble, principled, righteous, upright, upstanding, esteemed, prestigious, reputed, respected, authorized, legal, licensed, permissible, permitted, approved, endorsed, sanctioned, clean, correct, decorous, exemplary, proper, seemly, blameless, commendable, creditable, guiltless

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Disreputable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Disreputable:

discreditable, disgraceful, dishonorable, ignominious, infamous, louche, notorious, opprobrious, shady, shameful, shoddy, shy, unrespectable

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Disreputable

Words with the opposite meaning of Disreputable:

honorable, reputable, respectable

Related Words for Disreputable

bad, criminal, immoral, seamy, sordid, unethical, unsavory, wicked, base, contemptible, despicable, detestable, dirty, low, mean, miserable, vile, wretched, evil, iniquitous, nefarious, rotten, sinful, unrighteous, vicious, villainous, wrong, blamable, blameworthy, censurable

Near Antonyms of Disreputable

decent, ethical, good, honest, just, moral, noble, principled, righteous, upright, upstanding, esteemed, prestigious, reputed, respected, authorized, legal, licensed, permissible, permitted, approved, endorsed, sanctioned, clean, correct, decorous, exemplary, proper, seemly, blameless

Word Forms of Disreputable

Derived words: disreputability (noun), disreputableness (noun), disreputably (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Disreputable

First known use: circa 1726

Frequently Asked Questions about Disreputable

What does "Disreputable" mean?

"Disreputable" means not reputable. As an adjective, it is defined as: not reputable.

What is another word for "Disreputable"?

Other words for "Disreputable" include discreditable, disgraceful, dishonorable, ignominious, infamous, louche, notorious and opprobrious. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Disreputable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Disreputable"?

There are 56 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Disreputable". Common alternatives include discreditable, disgraceful, dishonorable, ignominious, infamous, louche, notorious, opprobrious, shady and shameful.

What is the opposite of "Disreputable"?

Antonyms of "Disreputable" include honorable, reputable and respectable. Near antonyms include decent, ethical, good and honest.

How do you use "Disreputable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Disreputable" in a sentence: "a disreputable Internet retailer that had a record of hundreds of complaints for shoddy merchandise and slow refunds".

Is "Disreputable" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Disreputable" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Disreputable"?

"Disreputable" is pronounced /(ˌ)dis-ˈre-pyə-tə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as dis·rep·u·ta·ble.

What is the origin of the word "Disreputable"?

First known use: circa 1726.