ill-regarded

[/ɪl rɪˈɡɑrdɪd/]
adjective
mal considerado
1. viewed or thought of in an unfavorable or negative way; not respected or esteemed
The politician became ill-regarded after the scandal was revealed.
O político tornou-se mal considerado depois que o escândalo foi revelado.
2. treated with disrespect or disdain; held in low regard
That restaurant is ill-regarded for its poor service and mediocre food.
Esse restaurante é mal considerado pelo seu atendimento ruim e comida medíocre.
This formal adjective is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese to describe individuals, institutions, or practices that have lost social standing or respect. In Brazil, 'mal considerado' is frequently used in media and formal discourse to discuss public figures or organizations facing reputational challenges. The term carries a sense of societal judgment and is often associated with scandal, poor performance, or unethical behavior.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
disrespecteddisparageddisfavoredunpopulardiscreditedlooked down uponpoorly regarded
Antonyms / Antônimos
well-regardedrespectedesteemedhonoredacclaimedrevered

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mal considerado
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
desacreditado
Alternative term emphasizing loss of credibility
Portugal
mal visto
Common Portuguese variant meaning 'poorly viewed'
Portugal
desprestigiado
Alternative term emphasizing loss of prestige

Related Words

regarddisregardreputationesteemcontemptdisdain

Related Idioms & Phrases

fall into disrepute
earn a bad reputation
be looked down upon
lose face
be held in contempt
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