DISREPUTABLY
disreputably
(adverb) in a disreputable manner
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
disreputably (comparative more disreputably, superlative most disreputably)
In a disreputable manner
Source: Wiktionary
Dis*rep"u*ta*bly, adv.
Definition: In a disreputable manner.
DISREPUTABLE
Dis*rep"u*ta*ble, a.
Definition: Not reputable; of bad repute; not in esteem; dishonorable; disgracing the reputation; tending to bring into disesteem; as, it is disreputable to associate familiarly with the mean, the lewd, and the profane. Why should you think that conduct disreputable in priests which you probably consider as laudable in yourself Bp. Watson.
Syn.
– Dishonorable; discreditable; low; mean; disgraceful; shameful.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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