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Synonyms of disreputable

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Another word for disreputable is infamous. Other synonyms of disreputable are ill-famed and nefarious.

Synonyms and similar words for disreputable

adjectiveNot respectable, lacking repute; discreditable.

  • ill-famedHaving a bad reputation.
  • infamousHaving a bad reputation; disreputable; notorious; unpleasant or evil; widely known, especially for something scornful.
  • nithingNotoriously evil or wicked; infamous.
  • nefariousSinful, villainous, criminal, or wicked, especially when noteworthy or notorious for such characteristics.
  • notorious
  • niddering archaicSynonym of nithing (“cowardly, dastardly; notoriously evil or wicked; infamous”).
  • nidering archaic

Meaning of disreputable

  1. adjective Not respectable, lacking repute; discreditable.
  2. noun A person who is not reputable.

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Questions about synonyms of disreputable

What is another word for disreputable?
Disreputable has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as infamous, ill-famed and nefarious.
What does disreputable mean?
Disreputable means not respectable, lacking repute; discreditable.

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