ill-reputed
Adjective: - Having a bad reputation: "ill-reputed" describes a person, place, or thing that is widely considered disreputable, dishonourable, or of low moral standing due to past actions or associations.
- (The tavern had a bad reputation for violence and illegal activity.)
- (He stayed away from the area because it was considered dangerous or crime-ridden.)
- (The family's bad reputation hindered her employment opportunities.)
"to be ill-reputed among": to be viewed negatively by a specific group.
- The politician was ill-reputed among his colleagues for breaking promises. (His peers considered him untrustworthy.)
"an ill-reputed establishment": a business or institution known for unethical or illegal practices.
- The casino was an ill-reputed establishment, often linked to money laundering. (The casino had a criminal reputation.)
Ill-repute (noun): the state of having a bad reputation.
- The scandal brought the company into ill-repute. (The scandal damaged the company's good name.)
Reputed (adj): generally believed or considered to be something (often used without negative connotation).
- He is reputed to be a wealthy businessman. (People say he is wealthy.)
Disreputable: having a bad reputation; not respectable.
- The disreputable lawyer was disbarred for fraud. (The lawyer had a poor professional reputation.)
Notorious: famous for something bad or unpleasant.
- The city was notorious for its high crime rate. (The city was widely known for crime.)
Infamous: well known for a bad quality or deed.
- The infamous pirate was feared across the seas. (The pirate was famous for evil acts.)
A bad name: a reputation for being untrustworthy or immoral.
- His dishonesty gave the whole team a bad name. (His actions damaged the team's reputation.)
In disrepute: in a state of being discredited or held in low regard.
- The theory fell into disrepute after the new evidence emerged. (The theory lost credibility.)