Added to
Favorites
Dictionary
Thesaurus
Word Dynamo
Quotes
Reference
Translator
Spanish
Log In
Sign Up
Introducing a cool
new way to learn!
in disrepute
dis·re·pute
/
ˌdɪs
rɪˈpyut
/
Show Spelled
[
dis-ri-
pyoot
]
Show IPA
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.
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2013.
Cite This Source
|
Link To
in disrepute
Collins
World English Dictionary
disrepute
(ˌdɪsrɪˈpjuːt)
—
n
a loss or lack of credit or repute
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
2009 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009
Cite This Source
00:10
In disrepute
is always a great word to know.
So is
callithumpian
. Does it mean:
So is
slumgullion
. Does it mean:
So is
flibbertigibbet
. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
LEARN MORE UNUSUAL WORDS WITH WORD DYNAMO...
Etymonline
Word Origin & History
disrepute
1660s, from
dis-
+
repute
.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
Cite This Source
Quote Of The Day
"In our definitions, we grope after the spiritual by describing it as invisible. The true m..."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
MORE
Remove ads like these. Upgrade now!
Popular Searches
Tips for writing ess...
Writing college essa...
Essay writing skills
Proper essay format
Essay writing guidel...
Write good essay
Persuasive essay wri...
Step by step paragra...
Nearby Words
in discipline
in discoverable
in discreet
in discrete
in discretion
in discretionar...
in discriminate
in discriminati...
in discriminati...
in discussable
in discussible
in dishabille
in dispensabili...
in dispensable
in dispose
in disposition
in disputabilit...
in disputable
in disputably
in dispute
in disrepute
in dissolubilit...
in dissoluble
in distinct
in distinctive
in distinguisha...
in distinguisha...
in distinguisha...
in dite
in dividual
in dividual lib...
in dividual med...
in dividual ret...
in divisibility
in divisible
in divisibly
in docile
in dock
in doghouse
in dole
in door
Synonyms
discredit
notoriety
ignominy
disgrace
reproach
blemish
scandal
MORE
Partners:
Word
Bloglines
Citysearch
The Daily Beast
Ask Answers
Ask Kids
Life123
Sendori
Home Advisor
Copyright ©
2013 Dictionary.com, LLC
. All rights reserved.
About
PRIVACY POLICY
Terms
API
Careers
Advertise with Us
Contact Us
Suggest a Word
Help
Please
Login
or
Sign Up
to use the Favorites feature
Please
Login
or
Sign Up
to use the Recent Searches feature
FAVORITES
RECENT