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disreputable, a. (n.)|dɪsˈrɛpjʊtəb(ə)l|
[f. dis- 10 + reputable a., after disrepute.]
1. The reverse of reputable; such as to bring into disrepute or reflect discredit; discreditable.
1772Ann. Reg. 27 He could not..but be sensibly concerned for the present disreputable state of our law courts. a1795J. Wedgwood in Darwin's Life & Lett. (1887) I. 198 It would [not] be in any degree disreputable to his character as a Clergyman. 1871Freeman Hist. Ess. Ser. i. vii. 200 One of the most disreputable of juggles.
2. Having a bad reputation; in bad repute; not of respectable character.
1828Webster, Disreputable..as, disreputable company. 1844Disraeli Coningsby iv. iv. (L.), Nobody wants a second chamber, except a few disreputable individuals. 1861Geo. Eliot Silas M. v, There was Jem Rodney, a known poacher, and otherwise disreputable. 1867M. E. Braddon Run to Earth i, The room was full of sailors and disreputable-looking women.
B. n. A disreputable person.
1853H. Greville Diary (1884) 35 To clear his Court of the robbers and disreputables who surround him. 1862Shirley Nugæ Crit. iii. 172 Heine, one of the religious disreputables, was..a mocker from his boyhood to his death. 1887Pall Mall G. 23 Aug. 2/1 Where the..drunkards and disreputables are well in evidence. |