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disreputably

[/dɪsˈrɛpjətəbli/]
adverb
desonrosamente
1. In a manner that brings shame, disgrace, or loss of reputation; dishonorably
He behaved disreputably during the scandal.
Ele se comportou desonrosamente durante o escândalo.
2. In a way that is considered disrespectable or of poor quality/character
The company disreputably cut corners on safety measures.
A empresa cortou gastos de forma desonrosa em medidas de segurança.
Synonyms
dishonorablyshamefullydisgracefullyignominiouslyinfamouslydisrespectably
Antonyms
reputablyhonorablyrespectablycreditablydecently

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desonrosamente
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
desonrosamente
Standard usage in Portugal; may also use 'desacrreditadamente'
General
de forma desacreditada
Alternative periphrastic form

Related Idioms & Phrases

bring into disrepute
tarnish one's reputation
lose face
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