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Definition of disreputable

disreputable

/dɪsˈrɛpjətəbəl/
dis · rep · u · ta · ble
Adverb:disreputably
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disreputable Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Not considered to be respectable in character, conduct, or reputation; having a bad name or standing.

Example

"The regulatory agency shut down several disreputable lenders that were preying on vulnerable homeowners."

2

Shabby, worn, or untidy in physical appearance to the point of looking undignified.

Example

"After hiking through the rain for three days, he arrived at the lodge wearing a disreputable old coat."

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• Rhymes for disreputable

• Nearby Words

disregard
disregarding
disrepair
disreputable
disreputably
disrepute
disrespect

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-18th century from the negative prefix 'dis-' and 'reputable', which derives from Medieval Latin 'reputabilis' and ultimately from Latin 'reputare' (to reckon or think over).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disreputable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disreputable
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