What does disrepute mean?
Definitions for disrepute
ˌdɪs rɪˈpyutdis·re·pute
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Princeton's WordNet
disrepute, discreditnoun
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"
Wiktionary
disreputenoun
Loss or want of reputation; ill character; disesteem; discredit.
disreputeverb
To bring into disreputation; to hold in dishonor.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Disreputenoun
Ill character; dishonour; want of reputation.
Etymology: dis and repute.
How studiously did they cast a slur upon the king’s person, and bring his governing abilities under a disrepute. South.
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disrepute
Disrepute is the state of being held in low esteem by the public or by a particular group of people due to one's actions, behavior, or characteristics. It often indicates a loss of respect or reputation.
Webster Dictionary
Disreputenoun
loss or want of reputation; ill character; disesteem; discredit
Disreputeverb
to bring into disreputation; to hold in dishonor
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Disrepute
dis-re-pūt′, n. ill-character: discredit—also Disreputā′tion.—adj. Disrep′utable, in bad repute: disgraceful.—ns. Disrep′utableness, Disreputabil′ity (rare).—adv. Disrep′utably.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of disrepute in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of disrepute in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of disrepute in a Sentence
A comment posted on the Manchester United striker’s Instagram page was insulting, abusive, improper and brought the game into disrepute contrary to FA Rule E3.1, the post also constitutes an ‘aggravated breach’, which is defined in FA Rule E3.2, as it included reference, whether express or implied, to colour and/or race and/or ethnic origin.
In no other field of scientific endeavor do otherwise intelligent people feel free to make public claims based on prejudice and ignorance. Yet in relation to psychic phenomena, committed materialists feel free to disregard the evidence and behave irrationally and unscientifically, while claiming to speak in the name of science and reason. They abuse the authority of science and bring rationalism into disrepute.
The( ICC) The Board considered the behavior of some of the West Indies players in the immediate aftermath of the final, and unanimously agreed that certain comments and actions were inappropriate, disrespectful and brought the event into disrepute, the Board acknowledged an apology by the WICB but was disappointed to note that such behavior had detracted from the success of what was otherwise a magnificent tournament and final.
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