Ill-Repute

Pronunciation: /ɪl-rɪˈpjuːt/

Definitions of ill-repute

noun the state of being held in low esteem or disrepute

Example Sentences

A1 The small town was known for its ill-repute.

A2 The old house had fallen into ill-repute over the years.

B1 The restaurant's ill-repute was due to a series of health code violations.

B2 Despite its ill-repute, the hotel still managed to attract guests with its low prices.

C1 The politician's ill-repute was well-known among the public.

C2 The company's ill-repute was a result of multiple scandals and unethical practices.

Examples of ill-repute in a Sentence

formal The company's decision to associate with suppliers of ill-repute has damaged its reputation.

informal I wouldn't trust that mechanic, he's known to be of ill-repute.

slang Stay away from that bar, it's full of people of ill-repute.

figurative The old mansion had an air of ill-repute, with rumors of ghosts haunting its halls.

Grammatical Forms of ill-repute

• past tense: ill-reputed
• plural: ills-repute
• comparative: more ill-reputed
• superlative: most ill-reputed
• present tense: ill-reputes
• future tense: will ill-repute
• perfect tense: have ill-reputed
• continuous tense: is ill-reputing
• singular: ill-repute
• positive degree: ill-repute
• infinitive: to ill-repute
• gerund: ill-reputing
• participle: ill-reputed

Origin and Evolution of ill-repute

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'ill-repute' originated from the Old French term 'reputer' meaning 'to reckon' or 'to consider'. The prefix 'ill-' was added to indicate a negative connotation.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'ill-repute' has continued to be used to describe a negative reputation or disreputable status of a person or entity.