ill-reputed

adjective

Meaning

Having a bad reputation; notorious or disreputable.

Examples

The ill-reputed establishment was avoided by most of the townspeople.
He was hesitant to associate with the ill-reputed businessman.

Synonyms: disreputable, notorious, infamous

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ill-reputed

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌɪl.rɛˈpjuː.tɪd/

Definition

Having a bad reputation; notorious or disreputable.

Examples

The ill-reputed establishment was avoided by most of the townspeople.
He was hesitant to associate with the ill-reputed businessman.

How to Use ill-reputed

ill-reputed X (collocation): Used attributively before a noun to describe something or someone with a bad reputation. — "The ill-reputed casino was a magnet for trouble."

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