Meaning & use

discreditable

adjective·Advanced

Bringing disgrace or a bad reputation; not respectable or honorable.

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The scandal revealed discreditable behavior by several senior officials.

He was fired for conduct the company considered discreditable to its reputation.

A note on using this word

Discreditable is a formal word, most often used to describe conduct that damages a person's or organization's reputation.

Words with a similar meaning

shamefuldishonorable

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Words with an opposite meaning

creditablehonorable

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