A state of having a bad reputation or being widely known for shameful or dishonorable actions.
From dis- (opposite of) + reputation (Latin reputatio, from reputare 'to think over'). The prefix dis- inverts the meaning of reputation to indicate the opposite—a bad rather than good name.
Disreputation is fascinating because it's not just about doing something wrong once; it's about having that wrongdoing become your defining characteristic in people's minds. A single scandal can create disreputation that follows someone for decades.
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