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Definitions for discreditable
dɪsˈkrɛd ɪ tə bəldis·cred·itable

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. discreditableadjective

    tending to bring discredit or disrepute; blameworthy

    "his marks were not at all discreditable"

Wiktionary

  1. discreditableadjective

    Able to be discredited.

  2. discreditableadjective

    Low, mean, bringing discredit.

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  1. discreditable

    Discreditable is an adjective that refers to something causing or deserving discredit or blame. It's typically used to describe actions, behavior, or characteristics that harm one's good reputation, diminish one's credibility, or bring about dishonor or disgrace.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Discreditableadjective

    not creditable; injurious to reputation; disgraceful; disreputable

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of discreditable in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of discreditable in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of discreditable in a Sentence

  1. H.L. Mencken:

    The difference between a moral man and a man of honor is that the latter regrets a discreditable act, even when it has worked and he has not been caught.

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