disreputable — having a bad reputation; not respectable or trustworthy
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a bad reputation; not respectable or trustworthy
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsˈrepjətəbl/
Example Sentences
- My mom warned me to stay away from that disreputable pizza place that allegedly uses expired cheese.
- The disreputable lawyer was caught stealing candy from the courthouse vending machine.
- She refused to work with any disreputable companies that had poor environmental records.
disreputable
ADJECTIVE[/dɪsˈrepjətəbl/]
having a bad reputation; not respectable or trustworthy
The disreputable tavern on the docks is where sailors lose their money and their teeth.
The disreputable fears the reputable - trust isn't disputable!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Formed in the 17th century from the prefix 'dis-' (meaning 'not' or 'opposite of') combined with 'reputable.' The root comes from Latin 'reputare' meaning 'to think over' or 'consider,' which evolved into our concept of reputation - what people think about someone.
Breakdown
dis- (not/opposite) + reputable (having good reputation) + -able (capable of being)
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📝Examples
“My mom warned me to stay away from that disreputable pizza place that allegedly uses expired cheese.”
“The disreputable lawyer was caught stealing candy from the courthouse vending machine.”
“She refused to work with any disreputable companies that had poor environmental records.”
“The disreputable hotel claimed to have '5-star service' but couldn't even provide clean towels.”
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