Definitions
- Describing a person or organization that has no established reputation or credibility. - Referring to a product or service that has not yet gained a reputation, either positive or negative. - Talking about a claim or statement that lacks evidence or support.
- Describing a person or organization that has a bad reputation or is considered untrustworthy. - Referring to a product or service that has a negative reputation or is known for poor quality. - Talking about a behavior or action that is considered immoral or unethical.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something negative or lacking in reputation.
- 2Both words can be used to describe people, organizations, products, or claims.
- 3Both words have a negative connotation and imply a lack of trustworthiness or credibility.
What is the difference?
- 1Meaning: Irreputable means lacking in reputation or credibility, while disreputable means having a bad reputation or being considered untrustworthy.
- 2Usage: Irreputable is used to describe something that has not yet gained a reputation, while disreputable is used to describe something that already has a negative reputation.
- 3Intensity: Disreputable is a stronger word than irreputable and implies a more severe lack of trustworthiness or credibility.
- 4Scope: Irreputable can refer to a lack of reputation in general, while disreputable specifically refers to a negative reputation.
Remember this!
Irreputable and disreputable are synonyms that both describe something negative or lacking in reputation. However, irreputable means lacking in reputation or credibility, while disreputable means having a bad reputation or being considered untrustworthy. Irreputable is used to describe something that has not yet gained a reputation, while disreputable is used to describe something that already has a negative reputation.
