ill repute
[/ɪl rɪˈpjuːt/]
noun
má reputação
1. a state of being known or regarded unfavorably; a bad or disreputable reputation
The restaurant fell into ill repute after the food poisoning scandal.
O restaurante caiu em má reputação após o escândalo de intoxicação alimentar.
2. disgrace or disrepute in the eyes of the public or society
He was a man of ill repute in the community.
Ele era um homem de má reputação na comunidade.
3. notoriety for disreputable or immoral conduct
That neighborhood has long been of ill repute.
Esse bairro tem sido de má reputação há muito tempo.
This is a somewhat formal or literary expression used in both American and Brazilian English to describe social disgrace or negative public perception. In American English, it carries a slightly archaic or formal tone, often appearing in news reports or legal contexts. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'má reputação' is the standard equivalent, while 'fama ruim' is more colloquial. The phrase 'house of ill repute' is a euphemism historically used to refer to brothels. The expression reflects broader concerns with social standing and honor in both cultures.
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