in disrepute
idiom
: not respected or trusted by most people : having a bad reputation
The theory has been in disrepute for years.
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Globalization, in disrepute, is on the retreat before protectionism.
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Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Jan. 2023
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Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Jan. 2023
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“In disrepute.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20disrepute. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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