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Meaning of disrepute
The state of being widely regarded as unacceptable or of poor quality
Etymology of disrepute
The word "disrepute" originates from the Old French "desreputer," which is a combination of "des-" (meaning "away from" or "opposite of") and "reputer" (meaning "to consider" or "to think"), and the Latin "reputare" (meaning "to think over" or "to consider"), with the prefix "dis-" indicating removal or reversal
Historically, the term has been used to describe a state of being in low esteem or having a bad reputation, often due to some kind of wrongdoing or shameful behavior
Synonyms
shame
dishonor
discredit
ignominy
infamy
scandal
notoriety
ill repute
disfavor
odium
opprobrium
contempt
disdain
disesteem
disgrace
humiliation
degradation
defilement
tarnish
stain
blemish
blot
smirch
reproach
censure
condemnation
criticism
denunciation
calumny
slander
libel
aspersion
imputation
stigma
taint
corruption
depravity
turpitude
baseness
vileness
villainy
wickedness
nefariousness
Definitions
- The state of being widely regarded as unacceptable or of poor quality
- * A state of being out of favor
- * Loss of or damage to one's reputation
Usage Examples
- The company's involvement in the scandal has brought it into disrepute
- * The politician's reputation was left in disrepute after the allegations of corruption were made public
- * The once-respected institution has fallen into disrepute due to its handling of the crisis
Antonyms
respect
honor
esteem
admiration
acclaim
praise
commendation
approval
appreciation
recognition
veneration
reverence
dignity
prestige
reputation
credit
merit
distinction
excellence
virtue
integrity
probity
decency
morality
righteousness
goodness
uprightness
rectitude
nobility
greatness