disreputable
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Not respectable, lacking repute.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
dihsrehpyuhtuhbuhlSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
dɪsˈɹɛpjətəbəl
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Not respectable, lacking repute; discreditable.
noun
A person who is not reputable.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Not respectable, lacking repute; discreditable.
Used this way, disreputable is a reasonably familiar word with a faintly unfavourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Critical or judgemental
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Nearby words
- unrespectable , rarer, so it draws attention
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Compound terms
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Someone lacking public esteem.
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Synonyms
Sense: not respectable or lacking repute
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