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disrepute

/ˌdɪsrɪˈpjuːt/
dis · re · pute
Adverb:disreputably
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Adjective:disreputable
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disrepute Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state of being held in low esteem by the public; a damaged or bad reputation.

Example

"The scandal brought the entire financial institution into disrepute."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Disrepute" is almost exclusively used as the object of the preposition "in" or "into" within fixed collocations such as "fall into disrepute" or "bring into disrepute."

• Rhymes for disrepute

• Nearby Words

disrepair
disreputable
disreputably
disrepute
disrespect
disrespectful
disrespectfully

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 17th century by combining the privative prefix "dis-" with the noun "repute," which derives via Old French from the Latin verb "reputare" (to reckon or consider).

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