reputation
word
/ˌɹɛpjəˈteɪʃən/
rep-yuh-TAY-shuhn
/ɹˌɛpjuːtˈeɪʃən/
rep-yoo-TAY-shuhn
Definition
A reputation is the general opinion that people have about someone or something, based on past behavior, quality, or character. It can be good, bad, or mixed.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with verbs like 'have', 'build', 'earn', 'protect', 'damage', and 'ruin'. Common patterns are 'a reputation for honesty' and 'have a bad/good reputation'. 'Fame' means being widely known, but 'reputation' focuses on what people think of you.
Spanish: reputaciónPortuguese (BR): reputaçãoPortuguese (PT): reputaçãoChinese (Simplified): 名声 - 声誉Chinese (Traditional): 名聲 - 聲譽Hindi: प्रतिष्ठा - साखArabic: سمعةBengali: সুনাম - খ্যাতিRussian: репутацияJapanese: 評判 - 名声Vietnamese: danh tiếng - tiếng tămKorean: 평판 - 명성Turkish: itibar - ünUrdu: شهرت - ساکھIndonesian: reputasi - nama baik
Example Sentences
The restaurant has a good reputation in town.
basic
She worked hard to build her reputation.
basic
That company has a bad reputation for customer service.
basic
One mistake online can really hurt your reputation.
natural
He's got a reputation for always being late.
natural
After that scandal, the brand's reputation took a serious hit.
natural