discreditable
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Definition of discreditable
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Synonyms & Antonyms for discreditable
Synonyms
disgraceful, dishonorable, disreputable, ignominious, infamous, louche, notorious, opprobrious, shady, shameful, shoddy, shy, unrespectable
Antonyms
honorable, reputable, respectable
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The desire for it is not necessarily wrong or discreditable. — Kevin D. Williamson, National Review, "Judge, if You Must, but Curb the Glee: Notes from Las Vegas," 18 July 2019 This is an old pattern and a discreditable (and discredited) one. — Michael Hiltzik, latimes.com, "The Red Hen Affair: Demands for 'civility' are almost always aimed at shutting down free speech," 25 June 2018 Some people voted for Brexit for discreditable reasons. — The Economist, "Podsnappery and its reverse," 21 June 2018 Smith's legacy will be long-lasting and entirely discreditable. — Michael Hiltzik, latimes.com, "Good riddance to Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Tex., the most noxious climate change denier in Congress," 3 Nov. 2017 Keosian further observed that the history of courts’ allowing public prejudices to govern libel law is long and discreditable. — Michael Hiltzik, chicagotribune.com, "By tossing a Richard Simmons libel case, a judge strikes a blow against transgender discrimination," 5 Sep. 2017 But those who make them in earnest are deemed so discreditable that the claims themselves have mostly been removed from public debate. — Thomas Healy, The Atlantic, "Who's Afraid of Free Speech?," 18 June 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'discreditable.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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