disreputable

Meanings

• adjective

  Having a bad reputation; not respectable or honorable.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disreputable
reputable , debatable , tabulate , histrionable , contemplatable

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Variants

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disreputabilities , disreputability , disreputable , disreputableness , disreputablenesses , disreputably

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Etymology

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From dis- 'opposite' + reputable, from reputare 'to make good, to make reparation, to restore' + able.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'disreputable' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. In the game of Scrabble, the word 'disreputable' can be formed using the letters D, I, S, R, E, P, U, T, A, B, L, E.

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Related Concepts

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1. reputation: The state of being respected or esteemed by others; the belief or opinion that someone or something has a particular character, quality, or ability.

2. honor: A person's reputation or esteem, especially when based on distinguished achievements or noble qualities.

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Culture

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The word 'disreputable' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict characters or situations that are morally questionable or have a negative reputation. For instance, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment,' the protagonist Raskolnikov is described as a disreputable character due to his criminal tendencies and moral ambiguity.

How to Memorize "disreputable"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person or situation that is not respected or admired by others. Visualize their actions and the consequences of their behavior.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'disreputable' with words like 'shady,' 'sleazy,' or 'unscrupulous' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'disreputable' as 'dis' + 'reputable,' which can be remembered as 'dis' + 'respectable,' making it an antonym of 'reputable'.

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