Disrepute (Noun)
Meaning
The state of being held in low esteem; "your actions will bring discredit to your name"; "because of the scandal the school has fallen into disrepute".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The company's financial irregularities have brought it into disrepute among investors and customers.
- Her scandalous behavior has fallen her into disrepute in the eyes of her family and friends.
- The politician's involvement in the bribery case has brought his entire party into disrepute.
- The numerous complaints against the business have led to its disrepute in the local community.
- The former celebrity's string of public controversies has left them in disrepute and struggling to revive their career.