disreputable

Everyday

1. Known for being dishonest or doing bad things, so people do not trust or respect them. tree →
2. Looking dirty, shabby or not respectable. tree →

In the lessons

In stories a disreputable character, inn or gang is not to be trusted. In everyday and safety talk, a «disreputable website» or «disreputable trader» may cheat you. Phrases: «a disreputable company», «disreputable characters», «a disreputable-looking».

Examples

• Don't buy from that disreputable website. tree →
• The pirates met in a disreputable tavern by the docks. tree →
• He was seen with some disreputable characters. tree →
• The old coat looked rather disreputable. tree →
• (formal) The firm has a disreputable history of cheating customers. tree →

Note

Opposite: «reputable» (trusted). Noun: «disrepute» («bring the game into disrepute» = make people think badly of it). Pronounced «dis-REP-yoo-ta-bul».