Definition

1. Noun:
   • The state or quality of being disreputable: The condition of having a bad reputation or being held in low esteem by society.
   • Lack of respectability: The quality of not being considered proper, honorable, or socially acceptable.

Usage

• Disreputableness is a formal noun used to describe the characteristic of a person, organization, or thing that is viewed as shameful, dishonorable, or lacking in good standing.
• It often refers to a general condition or aura of bad repute, rather than a single specific act.

Examples

• The disreputableness of the establishment kept respectable townsfolk from entering.
• He was troubled by the growing disreputableness of his family name.
• The scandal cast an air of disreputableness over the entire profession.

Advanced Usage

• "A taint of disreputableness": A slight but noticeable quality of being disreputable.
  • Despite his wealth, a taint of disreputableness clung to his business dealings.
• "An aura of disreputableness": A perceived atmosphere or feeling of being disreputable.
  • The old mansion had an aura of disreputableness, fueled by local legends.

Variants and Related Words

• Disreputable (adj): Deserving or causing a bad reputation; not respectable.
  • He was involved with disreputable characters.
• Disreputably (adv): In a disreputable manner.
  • The company was disreputably managed.
• Repute (n): The opinion generally held of someone or something; reputation.
• Disrepute (n): The state of being held in low esteem by the public; loss or lack of reputation. (Note: This is a more common synonym for the of being disreputable, whereas emphasizes the or ).

Synonyms

• Discredit: Loss or lack of reputation or respect.
• Disgrace: Loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action.
• Ignominy: Public shame or disgrace.
• Infamy: The state of being well known for some bad quality or deed.
• Shadiness: Informal term suggesting dishonesty or lack of respectability.

Antonyms

• Reputability: The quality of having a good reputation.
• Respectability: The quality of being socially acceptable or proper.
• Honorableness: The quality of possessing high moral principles and integrity.
• Esteem: Respect and admiration.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• "Bring into disrepute": To damage the good reputation of someone or something.
  • His actions brought the entire organization into disrepute.
• "Fall into disrepute": To lose respect or good reputation.
  • The theory has since fallen into disrepute among scientists.

Noun

1. dishonorableness by virtue of lacking respectability or a good reputation