DISREPUTABLE Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

disreputable

adjective

(ˌ)dis-ˈre-pyə-tə-bəl

Definition of disreputable

as in notorious

not respectable a disreputable Internet retailer that had a record of hundreds of complaints for shoddy merchandise and slow refunds

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Recent Examples of disreputable After the laughter ringing through the room subsides, though, Abela does allow for a moment of reverence — for the HBO drama if not for the disreputable people who populate it. — Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026 The cultural shift that turned horror cinema from a disreputable, rarely respected grind-house film genre into a billion-dollar-a-year mainstream business has done wonders for the genre’s overall quality. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 29 May 2026 After Kent’s resignation, Republican hawks denounced him as a kook and a traitor to the cause, without touching on the delicate question of why Trump appointed such a disreputable figure in the first place. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026 Irritated by such a disreputable interruption, Tortoise grunted his disapproval. — Literary Hub, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disreputable

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Adjective

Age verifications and parental controls come with notorious loopholes.

— Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
The tariffs are notorious among economists and historians for shutting down world commerce and making the Great Depression worse.

— Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of notorious

Adjective

Broadway-loving teens will fall madly in love with this 2001 musical classic about the infamous French nightclub, its star performer Satine, and her poem-writing love Christian—Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor in two of their best roles.

— Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026
When the Obama Presidential Center opened in Chicago earlier this year, many people expected former President Obama’s infamous tan suit to be on display.

— August 29, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of infamous

Adjective

But for now, CyberLeek is trying to monetize the GTA 6 leaks by asking for shady donations.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026
Others sat in shady spots on Montrose Avenue where the parade units combined with waiting community groups to end the parade at the festival grounds.

— Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of shady

Adjective

Jacobs was formally charged Thursday with misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor criminal damage to property, stemming from the May 23 incident at his home near Green Bay.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
The bill brings state fireworks licensing requirements in line with federal ones by expanding the list of criminal convictions that make applicants ineligible for fireworks licenses.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026

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