disrepute (Meaning)

Wordnet

disrepute (n)

the state of being held in low esteem

Webster

disrepute (n.)

Loss or want of reputation; ill character; disesteem; discredit.

Webster

disrepute (v. t.)

To bring into disreputation; to hold in dishonor.

disrepute Sentence Examples

  1. The politician's actions brought disrepute upon his office.
  2. The company's unethical practices led it into disrepute.
  3. The athlete's use of performance-enhancing drugs brought him into disrepute.
  4. The doctor's negligence brought disrepute to the medical profession.
  5. The scientist's fraudulent research brought disrepute to the scientific community.
  6. The journalist's biased reporting brought disrepute to the news organization.
  7. The teacher's inappropriate behavior brought disrepute to the school.
  8. The manager's poor decisions brought disrepute to the company.
  9. The artist's controversial artwork brought disrepute to the art world.
  10. The celebrity's scandal brought disrepute to their reputation.

FAQs About the word disrepute

the state of being held in low esteemLoss or want of reputation; ill character; disesteem; discredit., To bring into disreputation; to hold in dishonor.

disgrace, shame, disesteem, ignominy, obloquy, discredit, infamy, reproach, humiliation, odium

esteem, honor, esteem,respect, respect, honor, regard, regard, fear, appreciation

The politician's actions brought disrepute upon his office.

The company's unethical practices led it into disrepute.

The athlete's use of performance-enhancing drugs brought him into disrepute.

The doctor's negligence brought disrepute to the medical profession.