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discreditable

/dɪsˈkred.ɪ.tə.bəl/

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adjective

/dɪsˈkred.ɪ.tə.bəl/C2formal
  • ruОписывает действие или поведение, которое может навредить чьей-либо репутации или принести позор.

Describes an action or behavior that is likely to harm someone's reputation or bring shame.

  1. Bringing shame or dishonorC1formal

    Tending to damage someone's reputation or cause them to be regarded with disapproval.

    ruПозорный

    • His discreditable behavior at the conference cost him his job.
    • The politician was forced to resign after a series of discreditable actions.
    • Spreading false rumors is a discreditable practice.
    • The company's discreditable treatment of its workers led to a public outcry.

    Synonymsdegradingdisgracefuldishonorabledisreputablehumiliatingignominiousreproachfulshamefulshaming

    Antonymsadmirablecreditablehonorablereputablerespectable

Forms
  • more discreditable comparative form
  • most discreditable superlative form
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