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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