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discreditable

[/dɪsˈkredɪtəbl/]
adjective
desonroso
1. bringing shame, disgrace, or loss of reputation; not creditable or honorable
His discreditable behavior at the conference damaged his professional reputation.
Seu comportamento desonroso na conferência danificou sua reputação profissional.
2. unworthy of belief or credit; not credible
The witness provided discreditable testimony that contradicted the evidence.
A testemunha forneceu testemunho indigno de crédito que contradisse a evidência.
Synonyms
shamefuldishonorabledisgracefuldiscreditingignominiousinfamousscandalous
Antonyms
creditablehonorablereputablerespectablecommendablepraiseworthy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desonroso
most common usage
São Paulo
vergonhoso
alternative with emphasis on shame
Portugal
desonroso
formal usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

bring discredit upon someone
cast discredit on something
to one's discredit
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