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discreditably

discreditably

8.4
In a way that makes someone or something look bad
  • adverb
  • /dɪsˈkrɛdɪtəbli/
  • Formal
translation icon : deshonrosamente
  • He behaved discreditably by ignoring the agreed rules of fair play.

Examples

  • The athlete was disqualified for competing discreditably.

  • The company acted discreditably during the environmental investigation.

  • The official was discreditably involved in the corruption scandal.

  • He acted discreditably during the meeting.

  • He behaved discreditably by ignoring the agreed rules of fair play.

  • The company acted discreditably during the environmental investigation.

  • The official was discreditably involved in the corruption scandal.

Synonyms

shamefully
vsdiscreditably
10 3.4

In a way that makes people feel guilty or embarrassed

is about causing shame or dishonor rather than expressing personal embarrassment
dishonorably
vsdiscreditably
  • US
9 6.8

In a shameful way that shows no honesty

is about causing shame or dishonor rather than general lack of integrity
disgracefully
vsdiscreditably
3 4.6

In a way that makes people feel ashamed

is about causing shame or dishonor rather than stressing public notice
despicably
vsdiscreditably
1 7.0

In a way that makes people strongly dislike someone for bad or cruel actions

is about causing shame or dishonor rather than provoking hatred
ignominiously
vsdiscreditably
  • Formal
1 9.9

In a way that causes public shame or loss of respect

is about causing shame or dishonor not limited to public cases
deplorably
vsdiscreditably
1 7.9

In a very bad, shameful way that deserves strong criticism

is about causing shame or dishonor rather than general badness
unworthily
vsdiscreditably
1 7.7

In a way that does not deserve respect or trust

is about causing shame or dishonor rather than lacking merit
ingloriously
vsdiscreditably
1 8.0

In a way that makes people feel ashamed

is about causing shame or dishonor rather than focusing on lost glory
foully
vsdiscreditably
1 7.9

In a very unfair and cruel way

is about causing shame or dishonor rather than emphasizing unfairness
disreputably
vsdiscreditably
7.7

In a way that makes people think badly of you

is about causing shame or dishonor rather than hurting reputation only
contemptibly
vsdiscreditably
  • Offensive
8.3

In a way that makes people feel strong dislike and disgust

is about causing shame or dishonor rather than arousing contempt
detestably
vsdiscreditably
7.9

In a way that makes people feel strong dislike or disgust

is about causing shame or dishonor rather than creating hatred
reprehensibly
vsdiscreditably
8.1

In a way that deserves a lot of blame for bad behavior

is about causing shame or dishonor rather than deserving criticism
unrighteously
vsdiscreditably
  • Formal
8.5

In a way that is wrong or unfair

is about causing shame or dishonor rather than moral wrongness alone

Antonyms

honorably
  • US
25 4.2

In a way that shows honesty and fairness

respectably
2 3.3

In a proper and decent way that makes people think well of you

How Shameful

shamefully
10 3.4
dishonorably
  • US
9 6.8
discreditably
  • Formal
8.4
unworthily
1 7.7
improperly
49 3.4

Surface Forms

discreditably positive
discreditablyer comparative
discreditablyest superlative

Morphology

discreditably = discreditable (semi-transparent) = dis + credit + able + ly

The adverb is a regular and easily interpretable -ly formation from the adjective 'discreditable'.

Etymology

Discreditably comes from dis- meaning 'not' and credit meaning 'trust' or 'praise', as in 'credit card' or when you 'give someone credit'. So to act discreditably is to behave in a way that makes people stop trusting or praising you, causing shame or a loss of respect.