Disreputable

usgb/dɪsˈrepjətəbl/
adjective

Not respectable or trusted by most people.

The old building in the neighborhood is a disreputable bar known for its suspicious characters.
Visual representation of "disreputable" - Not respectable or trusted by most people.

Often appears as...

  • disreputable character
  • disreputable history

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Disapproving

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Trust Level

Indicates a lack of trust people have in someone or something, suggesting potential risk or harm.

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They shut down the disreputable investment firm after numerous complaints.
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Public Opinion

Often used when many people view a person or place negatively because of past actions or associations.

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The politician's alliance with disreputable lobbyists harmed his campaign.
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Notoriety

Sometimes used to describe someone famous for a negative reason, making them well-known in a bad way.

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The disreputable actor was more known for his scandals than his films.
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