Definition

Noun: A person who is not respected or trusted by society; someone whose character or behavior is considered bad, dishonest, or morally unacceptable.

Usage

This term is used to describe an individual who has a bad reputation. It implies that the person's actions, associations, or character have caused them to lose the respect of the community or public. It is a formal and strong label.

Examples

• The scandal revealed that several disreputable persons had been involved in the scheme.
• He was known in the town as a disreputable person, often getting into trouble with the law.
• The club has strict rules to keep disreputable persons from becoming members.

Advanced Usage

• Legal/Formal Context: The phrase can appear in legal documents, news reports, or formal writing to objectively describe someone with a negative public standing.
  • The contract included a clause prohibiting business with any known disreputable person.

Variants and Related Words

• Disreputable (adjective): Describing someone or something that has a bad reputation.
  • He was involved in disreputable business practices.
• Disrepute (noun): The state of being held in low public esteem; disgrace.
  • The actions of a few brought the entire profession into disrepute.

Synonyms

• Scoundrel: A dishonest or unscrupulous person.
• Rogue: A dishonest or unprincipled man.
• Ne'er-do-well: A person who is lazy and irresponsible.
• Reprobate: An unprincipled person.

Antonyms

• Respectable person
• Upstanding citizen
• Pillar of the community

Noun

1. someone lacking public esteem