adjective
disreputable
dihs-REHP-yuu-tuh-buhl
adjective
1
Having a bad reputation; not respectable or trustworthy.
"The area was once known for its disreputable bars and back-alley dealings."
How to Use Disreputable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishKnown for being dishonest, shady, or lacking a good reputation.
Common pairings
disreputable business
disreputable character
Word Forms
more disreputable comparative, disreputables plural, most disreputable superlative
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Etymology
From dis- + reputable, the opposite of having a good reputation.