anrüchig — meaning in English
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English meaning
- fishy adj Tasting, smelling, or resembling fish.
- infamous adjective Well known for something bad; having a very bad reputation.
- objectionable adjective Likely to cause disapproval or offense.
- seedy adj Run-down, disreputable, or associated with dishonest or illegal activity.
- unsavory adj Morally distasteful or disreputable.
Senses
anrüchig is used for these senses in English:
- fishy (figurative) Suspicious; inspiring doubt.
- infamous Having a bad reputation; disreputable; notorious; unpleasant or evil; widely known, especially for something scornful.
- objectionable Arousing disapproval; worthy of objection; offensive.
- seedy Shabby, run-down, possibly connected with bad, dishonest or illegal activities, somewhat disreputable.
- unsavory Disreputable, not respectable, of questionable moral character.
fishy — full definition
- adj Tasting, smelling, or resembling fish.
- adj Suspicious; seeming dishonest or not quite right.
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