Irreputable

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    disreputable; of ill repute obsolete

    "The man who buys on credit by assigning his salary is taking a very hazardous step. Irreputable instalment credit houses are continually laying their pitfalls in the path of the worker."

Example

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"The man who buys on credit by assigning his salary is taking a very hazardous step. Irreputable instalment credit houses are continually laying their pitfalls in the path of the worker."

Etymology

From ir- + reputable.

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