Disrepute
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪsɹɪˈpjuːt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Disrepute is a noun meaning Loss or want of reputation; ill character.
Meaning
Loss or want of reputation; ill character.
More Meanings
- To bring into disrepute; to hold in dishonor.
Example Sentences
Herbarium material does not, indeed, allow one to extrapolate safely: what you see is what you get; what you get is classical alpha-taxonomy which is, very largely and for sound reasons, in disrepute today.
The belief in astrology was almost universal in the middle of the seventeenth century; it began to waver and become doubtful towards the close of that period, and in the beginning of the eighteenth the art fell into general disrepute, and even under general ridicule.
Word Forms
- disreputes
- disreputing
- disreputed
Synonyms for disrepute
Depending on context, synonyms include discredit, disesteem, disfavour, disgrace, dishonour, ignominy.
Antonyms for disrepute
Common opposites include credit, distinction, esteem, renown, repute, reputation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include discredit, shaming, discrediting, shame, prestige, reputation.
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