discreditably
In disgraceful manner
In a manner that brings shame or loss of reputation.
Someone who behaves discreditably acts in a way that damages their standing or reflects poorly on their character: He had acted discreditably in his business dealings.
The word carries moral judgment—not merely unfortunate but blameworthy.
In dishonorable fashion
- ignominiouslyIn shameful defeat
- dishonorablyIn shameful manner
- deplorablyIn a shameful way
- reprehensiblyIn a condemnable way
contemptibly · despicably · infamously · degradingly · humiliatingly · abjectly · sordidly · vilely
In a lying manner
- fraudulentlyThrough intentional dishonesty
- deceptivelyIn falsely suggestive manner
- corruptlyIn a venal manner
- underhandedlyIn a dishonest way
duplicitously · dishonorably · guilefully · shiftily · crookedly · falsely · treacherously · perfidiously
In an insufficient manner
- incompetentlyWithout adequate skill
- ineptlyLacking competence or grace
- deficientlyIn an inadequate way
- undeservinglyWithout having merited
unworthily · insufficiently · shoddily · poorly · meagerly · substandard · negligently · improperly
With false, damaging speech
- libelouslyIn a written-defamation manner
- disparaginglyIn a belittling manner
- derogatorilyIn an insulting manner
- scandalouslyIn a disgraceful manner
shamefully
In dishonorable fashion
- ignominiouslyIn shameful defeat
- dishonorablyIn shameful manner
- deplorablyIn a shameful way
reprehensibly · contemptibly · despicably · infamously · degradingly · humiliatingly · abjectly · sordidly · vilely · ignobly
deceitfully
In a lying manner
- fraudulentlyThrough intentional dishonesty
- deceptivelyIn falsely suggestive manner
- corruptlyIn a venal manner
underhandedly · duplicitously · dishonorably · guilefully · shiftily · crookedly · falsely · treacherously · perfidiously · unscrupulously
inadequately
In an insufficient manner
- incompetentlyWithout adequate skill
- ineptlyLacking competence or grace
- deficientlyIn an inadequate way
undeservingly · unworthily · insufficiently · shoddily · poorly · meagerly · substandard · negligently · improperly · unsuitably
slanderously
With false, damaging speech
- libelouslyIn a written-defamation manner
- disparaginglyIn a belittling manner
- derogatorilyIn an insulting manner
scandalously · damagingly · injuriously · harmfully · ruinously
discreditablyhonorably
With ethical conduct
creditably · admirably · reputably · meritoriously · nobly