Synonyms for discreditable
- adjective
Most common
All synonyms
Adjective
Definitions
- adj. 1
Able to be discredited.
Related words
- Word family
- discreditably
Example sentences
- disgraceful They abandoned us in the most disgraceful manner.
- derogatory You don't need to say it in such derogatory terms.
- disreputable Used car salesmen are a disreputable bunch.
- inglorious Only miserable and inglorious death awaits you here.
- ignominious Tom's ignominious behavior is a disgrace to all of us.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| discreditable | falling | |
| disgraceful | steady | |
| derogatory | steady | |
| disreputable | rising | |
| inglorious | steady | |
| ignominious | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- base1
- 6 letters
- shabby2
- 7 letters
- ignoble3
- 8 letters
- infamous3, shameful2
- 10 letters
- despicable4, scandalous3, derogatory5, inglorious4
- 11 letters
- disgraceful3, ignominious5
- 12 letters
- dishonorable5, disreputable5, contemptible4
- 13 letters
- dishonourable
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (shabby2 = 2 syllables).