Disrepute Meaning in English

word

US

ˌdɪsɹɪpˈjut

dis-ri-PYOOT

UK

dˌɪsɹɪpjˈuːt

dis-ri-PYOOT

Definition

The state of having a bad reputation or being held in low esteem by others.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly in formal or academic contexts. Commonly follows 'fall into', 'bring into', or 'held in' disrepute. Typically describes organizations, individuals, or practices viewed negatively by society; not everyday spoken English.

• Spanish: mala fama - descrédito
• Portuguese (BR): má reputação - descrédito
• Portuguese (PT): má reputação - descrédito
• Chinese (Simplified): 坏名声 - 不光彩
• Chinese (Traditional): 壞名聲 - 不光彩
• Hindi: बदनामी - अपकीर्ति
• Arabic: سوء السمعة - فقدان السمعة
• Bengali: অখ্যাতি - বদনাম
• Russian: дурная слава - плохая репутация
• Japanese: 不名誉
• Vietnamese: tai tiếng - mang tiếng xấu
• Korean: 악평 - 불명예
• Turkish: kötü şöhret - itibarsızlık
• Urdu: بدنامی
• Indonesian: nama buruk - reputasi buruk

Example Sentences

The company fell into disrepute after the scandal.

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He brought his family name into disrepute.

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The practice is now held in disrepute.

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Once respected, the politician slowly fell into disrepute after a series of mistakes.

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The chef's restaurant fell into disrepute when the food safety issues became public.

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Thanks to poor leadership, the organization is now struggling to escape disrepute.

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