as in notorious
not respectable
the discreditable conduct of drunken college students celebrating a win by their team
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Recent Examples of discreditable
Any review of these discreditable events requires recognition of an antidote to this foolishness.
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Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2024
Now, the previous autobiographical snippet, like those of the other three men, may have omitted certain discreditable matters.
—William T. Vollmann, Harper's Magazine, 16 Oct. 2023
Botanists have been amenable to renaming species that carry the names of discredited and discreditable individuals; a vote on changes to the naming code is scheduled for a botanical congress next summer.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2023
Even if that's true, his role is discreditable.
—Samuel Goldman, The Week, 10 Sep. 2021
Nevertheless, before looking at the technique’s long, discreditable history, we should be reminded that true socialism is defined as a belief that the means of production should be publicly, not privately, owned.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2021
What is important is that the public has seen enough brutality by police to believe all sorts of discreditable tales about them, and the reputation of the force suffers accordingly.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harper's Magazine, 18 Aug. 2020
The desire for it is not necessarily wrong or discreditable.
—Kevin D. Williamson, National Review, 18 July 2019
This is an old pattern and a discreditable (and discredited) one.
—Michael Hiltzik, latimes.com, 25 June 2018
Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2024
Now, the previous autobiographical snippet, like those of the other three men, may have omitted certain discreditable matters.
—William T. Vollmann, Harper's Magazine, 16 Oct. 2023
Botanists have been amenable to renaming species that carry the names of discredited and discreditable individuals; a vote on changes to the naming code is scheduled for a botanical congress next summer.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2023
Even if that's true, his role is discreditable.
—Samuel Goldman, The Week, 10 Sep. 2021
Nevertheless, before looking at the technique’s long, discreditable history, we should be reminded that true socialism is defined as a belief that the means of production should be publicly, not privately, owned.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2021
What is important is that the public has seen enough brutality by police to believe all sorts of discreditable tales about them, and the reputation of the force suffers accordingly.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harper's Magazine, 18 Aug. 2020
The desire for it is not necessarily wrong or discreditable.
—Kevin D. Williamson, National Review, 18 July 2019
This is an old pattern and a discreditable (and discredited) one.
—Michael Hiltzik, latimes.com, 25 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discreditable
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Ohio’s governor and officials condemn it Some marchers carried black flags emblazoned with red swastikas, a notorious symbol of hate, antisemitism and White supremacy tracing to the murderous legacy of Germany’s Nazi Party and the Holocaust.Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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Later, the panelists had some fun with Thicke’s notorious association with Cyrus (via their 2013 MTV VMAs twerking performance).Michael Schneider, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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Two young Black men try to survive an infamous Florida reform school.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 29 Nov. 2024
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Currently incarcerated in the infamous Metropolitan Detention Centre in Brooklyn, the All About the Benjamins performer could face life in prison if found guilty in a trial set to start on May 5, 2025.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
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Amid the complaints about various shady men in their lives and the exuberant jostling over who stole whose clientele, there is always the fear of the world outside the salon.Karen D'Souza, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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To avoid having to go upstairs to a guest room for nap time, the shady privacy of a cabana offers a perfect space for young children (or tired parents) to nap.Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The investigation could lead to a wide range of legal outcomes, including, as detailed below, criminal charges, civil lawsuits and NCAA sanctions.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024
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In September 2019, a grand jury declined to indict Amy on criminal charges after he was accused of financial exploitation and following an investigation by the Texas Rangers.Austin American-Statesman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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This term was derived from bawd, which referred to someone who encouraged immoral or promiscuous behavior, particularly a procuress or pimp.Erik Kain, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Some senior officers mistakenly believe that the military is obligated to resist orders that are unethical or immoral.Peter D. Feaver, Foreign Affairs, 13 Sep. 2024
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Former President Trump's actions preceded the riot in a disgraceful dereliction of duty. . . .Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2024
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This mission feels like the ultimate test of obedience for Sinan, especially since the disgraceful discharge and tragic end of their father still cast a shadow over his otherwise spotless career prospects.Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Oct. 2024
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Not holding my breath for Mike Johnson or Elise Stefanik to state the obvious that this is unacceptable, dangerous, & shameful.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Wisconsin tribal leaders applaud Biden's apology for shameful Indian boarding schools In 2020, both the Biden and Trump campaigns made efforts to address Indigenous issues.Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024
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His solo debut Compassion gracefully straddles juvenilia and maturity: The music is dreamy, inventive, steeped in youthful obsessions and disreputable radio hits from the ’90s.SPIN Team, SPIN, 28 Nov. 2024
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They are believed to have consumed drinks tainted with methanol, which is sometimes used as the alcohol in mixed drinks at disreputable bars and can cause severe poisoning, sometimes leading to death.David Rising and Jintamas Saksornchai, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Discreditable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreditable. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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