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disreputable

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dis·rep·u·ta·ble  (ds-rpy-t-bl)
adj.
Lacking respectability, as in character, behavior, or appearance.

dis·repu·ta·bili·ty, dis·repu·ta·ble·ness n.
dis·repu·ta·bly adv.

disreputable
Adjective
having or causing a bad reputation
disreputably adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.disreputable - lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance
dishonorable, dishonourable - lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor; "dishonorable in thought and deed"
unrespectable - unworthy of respect
reputable - having a good reputation; "a reputable business"; "a reputable scientist"; "a reputable wine"

disreputable
Translations
disreputable [dɪsˈrɛpjutəbl] adj [person, area] → de mala fama; [behaviour] → vergonzoso
disreputable [dɪsˈrɛpjutəbl] adj [person] → de mauvaise réputation, peu recommandable; [behaviour] → déshonorant(e); [area] → mal famé(e)louche
disreputable [dɪsˈrɛpjutəbl] adj (person) → unehrenhaft;
(behaviour) → unfein
disreputable [dɪsˈrɛpjutəbl] adj [person] → di cattiva fama; [area] → malfamato/a, poco raccomandabile


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To hang about a stable, and collect a gang of the most disreputable dogs to be found in the town, and lead them out to march round the slums to fight other disreputable dogs, is Montmorency's idea of "life;" and so, as I before observed, he gave to the suggestion of inns, and pubs.
cried the bear; 'it is a wretched palace, and you are not King's children, you are disreputable children
He was the familiar friend of everyone with whom he took a glass of champagne, and he took a glass of champagne with everyone, and when in consequence he met any of his disreputable chums, as he used in joke to call many of his friends, in the presence of his subordinates, he well knew how, with his characteristic tact, to diminish the disagreeable impression made on them.
 
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