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discreditable

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dis·cred·it·a·ble  (ds-krd-t-bl)
adj.
Harmful to one's reputation; blameworthy: discreditable behavior.
dis·credit·a·bly adv.
discreditable [dɪsˈkrɛdɪtəbəl]
adj
tending to bring discredit; shameful or unworthy
discreditably  adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.discreditable - tending to bring discredit or disrepute; blameworthy; "his marks were not at all discreditable"
disreputable - lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance
discreditable
adjective disgraceful, shameful, improper, scandalous, humiliating, infamous, degrading, unworthy, reprehensible, ignominious, unprincipled, dishonourable, blameworthy She had been suspended from her job for discreditable behaviour.
Translations
discreditable [dɪsˈkredɪtəbl] ADJ → deshonroso, vergonzoso
discreditable [dɪsˈkrɛdɪtəbəl] adj (= dishonourable) [behaviour, conduct] → peu honorable
discreditable
adj → diskreditierend; to be discreditable to somebody → jdn diskreditieren, jdn in Misskredit bringen
discreditable [dɪsˈkrɛdɪtəbl] adj (frm) → disonorevole
discreditable [dɪsˈkrɛdɪtəbl] adj (frm) → disonorevole


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A week later John took me to the house of his prospective father-in- law, and in Miss Margovan, as you have already surmised, but to my profound astonishment, I recognized the heroine of that discreditable adventure.
Can Such Things Be? by Bierce, Ambrose View in context
I am glad it occurred to me to mention it; for it would really be discreditable to YOU to let them go alone.
Pride and Prejudice by Austen, Jane View in context
I record it here as a notable but not discreditable fact that not even our pilgrims wept.
The Innocents Abroad by Twain, Mark View in context
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