Definition

1. Noun:
   • The state of being held in low esteem; a loss or lack of reputation or good name: "Disrepute" refers to a condition where someone or something is no longer respected or trusted by the public.

Usage

• "Disrepute" is an uncountable noun. It describes a general state or condition, not a specific countable instance.
• It is commonly used with verbs like "fall into," "bring into," or "be held in."
• It often follows prepositions like "into" or "in."

Examples

• Noun:
  • The company fell into disrepute after the financial fraud was exposed.
  • His actions brought the entire profession into disrepute.
  • The once-honored institution is now held in disrepute.

Advanced Usage

• "To be in disrepute": to be in a state of having a bad reputation.
  • That theory is currently in disrepute among scientists.
• "To bring something/someone into disrepute": to cause damage to the good reputation of something or someone.
  • The athlete's doping scandal brought the sport into disrepute.

Variants and Related Words

• Disreputable (adj): not trusted or respected; having a bad reputation.
  • He was involved with some disreputable characters.
• Repute (n): the opinion generally held of someone or something; reputation. (This is the positive root word from which "disrepute" is formed by adding the prefix "dis-".)

Synonyms

• Discredit: loss or lack of reputation or respect.
• Dishonor: a state of shame or disgrace.
• Disgrace: the loss of respect, honor, or esteem.
• Ill repute: a state of having a bad reputation. (A near-identical phrase).

Antonyms

• Repute: reputation, especially a good one.
• Esteem: respect and admiration.
• Honor: high respect; great esteem.

Idioms and Common Phrases

• "To fall into disrepute": to lose one's good reputation.
  • The traditional practice has fallen into disrepute in modern times.

Noun

1. the state of being held in low esteem
   • your actions will bring discredit to your name
   • because of the scandal the school has fallen into disrepute