discreditable
Bringing public shame
Discreditable describes conduct or circumstances that bring shame or loss of reputation: a discreditable episode in the company's history, discreditable behavior unbecoming an officer.
The word suggests something that damages how others regard a person or institution—not necessarily criminal, but embarrassing or dishonorable enough to diminish standing.
Causing loss of respect
- ignominiousDeserving public shame
- shamefulCausing or meriting disgrace
- humiliatingCausing painful embarrassment
- embarrassingCausing awkward self-consciousness
deplorable · undignified · mortifying · unseemly · abject · blameworthy · dishonorable · inglorious
Lacking integrity or ethics
- corruptDishonest, open to bribes
- deceitfulInclined to mislead others
- dishonestInclined to deceive
- immoralContrary to ethical principles
unprincipled · unscrupulous · perfidious · nefarious · underhanded · fraudulent · treacherous · duplicitous
Morally worthless, beneath regard
- vileExtremely unpleasant or bad
- loathsomeArousing intense disgust
- odiousExtremely unpleasant, repellent
- abhorrentCausing intense revulsion
repugnant · detestable · base · ignoble · sordid · reprehensible · abominable · mean
Lewdly interested in intimacy
- luridShockingly vivid or gruesome
- sensationalArousing intense excitement
- tabloidSensationalist newspaper format
- sordidMorally foul or base
tawdry · impropriety · misconduct · indiscretion · exposé · compromising · incriminating · damaging
disgraceful
Causing loss of respect
- ignominiousDeserving public shame
- shamefulCausing or meriting disgrace
- humiliatingCausing painful embarrassment
embarrassing · deplorable · undignified · mortifying · unseemly · abject · blameworthy · dishonorable · inglorious · degrading
dishonorable
Lacking integrity or ethics
immoral · unprincipled · unscrupulous · perfidious · nefarious · underhanded · fraudulent · treacherous · duplicitous · crooked
despicable
Morally worthless, beneath regard
- vileExtremely unpleasant or bad
- loathsomeArousing intense disgust
- odiousExtremely unpleasant, repellent
abhorrent · repugnant · detestable · base · ignoble · sordid · reprehensible · abominable · mean · low
salacious
Lewdly interested in intimacy
- luridShockingly vivid or gruesome
- sensationalArousing intense excitement
- tabloidSensationalist newspaper format
sordid · tawdry · impropriety · misconduct · indiscretion · exposé · compromising · incriminating · damaging · unseemly
disrepute
Damaged public standing
tarnish · disgrace · ignominy · opprobrium · scandal · blemish · stain · blot · smear · black mark
discreditablehonorable
Having high moral standards
reputable · creditable · respectable · noble · upright
discreditablepraiseworthy
Deserving approval or admiration
commendable · laudable · admirable · creditable · meritorious
credit, incredible, credible, credibility, discredit, credence, accredit, creditor, accredited