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disrepute (디스리**퓨**트)the state of being held in low esteem by the public

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the state of being held in low esteem by the public

Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsrɪˈpjuːt/

Korean meaning: 나쁜 평판, 불명예

Korean pronunciation: 디스리**퓨**트

Example Sentences

  • The restaurant fell into disrepute after serving expired food to customers.
  • His constant lying brought the whole family name into disrepute.
  • The once-famous magician's tricks were exposed, and he sank into complete disrepute.

disrepute

NOUN

//dɪsrɪˈpjuːt//

the state of being held in low esteem by the public

disrepute concept
💡 Concept

The corrupt politician falls into disrepute after the scandal breaks

disrepute rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

They dispute and compute his fall to disrepute!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/dɪsrɪˈpjuːt/
🇬🇧 UK/dɪsrɪˈpjuːt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixdis--
Rootrepute

Origin

From 17th century French, combining the negative prefix 'dis-' with 'repute' (good reputation). Originally meant the opposite of having a good reputation.

🎵Rhyme

disputerefutecomputerepute
dispute
refute
compute
repute

🔗Collocations

fall into disrepute
bring into disrepute
sink into disrepute
widespread disrepute
public disrepute
complete disrepute

📝Examples

The restaurant fell into disrepute after serving expired food to customers.

His constant lying brought the whole family name into disrepute.

The once-famous magician's tricks were exposed, and he sank into complete disrepute.

😄 Fun example

After the CEO was caught dancing badly at the company party, the firm fell into mild disrepute among investors.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

disgracedishonorinfamyignominyshame

Antonyms

reputehonoresteem

Related

reputationdisgracefulnotoriousscandalous

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