dis-repute

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noun

bad repute; low regard; disfavor (usually preceded by in or into ): Some literary theories have fallen into disrepute.

Origin:
1645–55; dis-¹ + repute

Synonyms
disfavor, disgrace.

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disrepute (ˌdɪsrɪˈpjuːt)

—n
	a loss or lack of credit or repute

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Word Origin & History

disrepute

1660s, from dis- + repute.

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"We must bear in mind the distinction between fame and honor. A virtuous person is an honorable person, a person who ought to be honored by the community in which he or she lives. But the virtuous person does not seek honor, being secure in his or her own self-respect. Lack of honor does not in any way detract from the efficacy of moral virtue as an indispensable operative means in the pursuit of happiness.... Those totally lacking in virtue may achieve fame as readily as, perhaps even more easily than those who are virtuous. Fame belongs to the great, the outstanding, the exceptional, without regard to virtue or vice. Infamy is fame no less than good repute. The great scoundrel can be as famous as the great hero; there can be famous villains as well as famous saints. Existing in the reputation a person has regardless of his or her accomplishments, fame does not tarnish as honor does when it is unmerited."

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