1. having a bad reputation; not respected or trusted

Examples

• The disreputable businessman was known for his dishonest dealings.
• She avoided the disreputable part of town after dark.
• The newspaper had a disreputable history of publishing false stories.
• He associated with disreputable characters who got him into trouble.
• The disreputable hotel was dirty and poorly managed.
• Her disreputable past made it difficult to find employment.