disreputably

Thân thiện

He earned his money disreputably.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a manner that damages or harms one's reputation; in a way that is not respectable or honorable. This describes how an action is performed when it brings disgrace, dishonor, or a loss of public respect.

Usage

• The adverb "disreputably" modifies verbs to describe the manner of an action. It indicates that the action is performed in a way considered socially, morally, or professionally unacceptable.
• It is typically used in formal or descriptive contexts to criticize behavior or characterize someone's actions negatively.

Examples

• Adverb:
  • The company was accused of acting disreputably by dumping waste into the river.
  • He was known to conduct his business affairs disreputably, often cheating his partners.
  • She felt he had behaved disreputably by spreading those rumors.

Advanced Usage

• "to live disreputably": to lead a life lacking in moral standards or social respectability.
  • After losing his fortune, he began to live rather disreputably.
• "to be disreputably dressed": to be clothed in a manner that is considered improper or unseemly for the occasion.
  • He arrived at the formal event disreputably dressed in torn jeans.

Variants and Related Words

• Disreputable (adjective): not considered to be respectable in character or appearance.
  • He was involved with a disreputable character.
• Disrepute (noun): the state of being held in low public esteem; dishonor.
  • The scandal brought the institution into disrepute.

Synonyms

• Dishonorably: in a manner lacking integrity or honor.
• Disgracefully: in a shameful or shocking manner.
• Shamefully: in a way that deserves or causes shame.
• Ignominiously: in a manner deserving public disgrace or shame.

Antonyms

• Reputably: in a manner that maintains a good reputation; honorably.
• Respectably: in a way considered socially acceptable or proper.
• Honorably: in a way demonstrating integrity and fairness.

Related Phrases

• To act disreputably: a common collocation describing the performance of dishonorable actions.
  • The official was fired for acting disreputably.
• A disreputably run establishment: a phrase describing a business operated in a shady or unethical manner.
  • The police shut down the disreputably run bar.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a disreputable manner