Unrespectability (Noun)
Meaning
Dishonorableness by virtue of lacking respectability or a good reputation.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The notorious gang's unrespectability was evident in the fear they inspired in the community.
- His history of dishonest business dealings had earned him a reputation of unrespectability that preceded him in every venture.
- The scandal surrounding the politician's personal life had tainted her image with an air of unrespectability.
- The town's oldest resident was shunned by her neighbors due to her unrespectability stemming from her long history of spreading malicious gossip.
- The rock star's outrageous antics on stage had cultivated an image of unrespectability that fascinated his fans and horrified his critics.