as in notorious
not respectable
in the minds of her straitlaced parents, acting was still an unrespectable profession
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Recent Examples of unrespectable
Laura Marsh: Dahl himself had a lot of fun with Mr. Fox, the unrespectable and unrepentant thief.
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The Politics Of Everything, The New Republic, 15 Mar. 2023
As time goes on, it becomes dominated by more unrespectable things.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2021
But for a kid in Kentucky, Stonewall—even as recounted by White and others who were there—represented, at best, a kind of aspirational gay life, a bevy of uppity queers fighting for their decidedly unrespectable libidinal community.
—Michelle Tea, Harper's magazine, 22 June 2019
The Politics Of Everything, The New Republic, 15 Mar. 2023
As time goes on, it becomes dominated by more unrespectable things.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2021
But for a kid in Kentucky, Stonewall—even as recounted by White and others who were there—represented, at best, a kind of aspirational gay life, a bevy of uppity queers fighting for their decidedly unrespectable libidinal community.
—Michelle Tea, Harper's magazine, 22 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrespectable
Adjective
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The series flips the script on an industry notorious for unequal pay by leveling the playing field.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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When over 200 immigrants, mostly Venezuelans, were deported to El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison on March 15, just as J.G.G. v Trump was being heard, tattoos were among the reasons some migrants were sent there, potentially in error.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This bright and spicy scent was named after the infamous Rainbow Bar on LA’s Sunset Strip.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The future of Fyre Festival 2 continues to remain rocky, as Mexican government officials claim the second take of the infamous festival isn't happening, again.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Firms carrying out an immoral contract in court may face other discipline.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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This legislation made its way through Congress back then in part because there was societal acceptance of the false belief that the Chinese were immutably immoral and threatening.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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It’s implied that before going into construction, Levon had brought his military training into civilian life in some shady (though likely heroic) capacity or another — maybe even kidnap recovery.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2025
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During a recent conversation with legendary radio host Big Boy, the 26-year-old spoke about her haters and shady tension that led to this notion.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The criminal search warrant centered on Old McDonald's Farm, the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement to NPR.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2025
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Jorge Saldana-Gonzalez, 44, was arrested on a murder charge following the Saturday, April 5, shooting at Sandra’s Bar, on Alamo’s east side, according to a criminal complaint filed in Hidalgo County.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The other district used to be held by the disreputable Matt Gaetz.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Wealth is derived from many sources and qualities, often disreputable ones.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The incident left fans online calling it disgraceful.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Now, Trump’s style is very off-putting—some would say disgraceful.—
David Remnick,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Unrespectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrespectable. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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