disreputation
Definition
- Noun:
- Loss or lack of good reputation: "disreputation" refers to the state of having a bad name or being held in low esteem by others. It is synonymous with disrepute and implies public disgrace or dishonour.
Usage Examples
- (The scandal caused the organisation to lose its good name.)
- (He suffered a loss of public respect.)
Advanced Usage
"to bring someone into disreputation": to cause someone to lose their good reputation.
- His reckless actions brought his family into disreputation. (His behaviour disgraced his family.)
"to fall into disreputation": to become regarded with disfavour or contempt.
- Once a respected scholar, she fell into disreputation due to plagiarism allegations. (She lost her esteemed status.)
Variants and Related Words
Disrepute (n): the same as disreputation; a more common synonym.
- The company fell into disrepute after the product recall. (The company lost its good reputation.)
Disreputable (adj): having a bad reputation; not respectable.
- He was known for his disreputable business practices. (His actions were considered unethical.)
Disreputably (adv): in a manner that causes a bad reputation.
- She behaved disreputably at the formal event. (She acted in a way that damaged her standing.)
Synonyms
- Disgrace: loss of respect, honour, or esteem.
- Infamy: the state of being well known for a bad deed or quality.
- Ignominy: public shame or disgrace.
Related Idioms
To bring into disrepute: to cause someone or something to lose public respect.
- The politician’s lies brought the whole party into disrepute. (The lies disgraced the party.)
To fall from grace: to lose a position of honour or respect.
- The once-popular actor fell from grace after the scandal. (He lost his good reputation.)