disreputable

adjective

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

: not reputable

disreputability

(ˌ)dis-ˌre-pyə-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

disreputableness

(ˌ)dis-ˈre-pyə-tə-bəl-nəs 

noun

disreputably

(ˌ)dis-ˈre-pyə-tə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

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

Examples of disreputable in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Of course being an Agatha Christie yarn set in England 1936, that disreputable unfinished business between the former sweethearts is followed by a violent death. —Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025

In an interview with NBC News, Duckworth said young service members are targeted by bad actors, such as payday lenders and disreputable car dealers, particularly because military members' wages can be garnished. —Melissa Chan, NBC News, 20 Feb. 2025

Bracey will play Inspector Henry Boxer, the new authority in town with eyes for a lady, Sims will be Uncle Dickie, the Governor’s charming and disreputable older brother, with Burgess to play his handsome aide Phineas Golden. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2025

Until recently, most Israeli Jews viewed such bigoted positions as disreputable. —Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 4 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1726, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for disreputable

• reputable

Kids Definition

disreputable

adjective

dis·​rep·​u·​ta·​ble (ˈ)dis-ˈrep-yət-ə-bəl 

: not respectable : having a bad reputation

disreputableness noun

disreputably

-blē 

adverb