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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 offence.
  • 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

  1. adj Tasting, smelling, or resembling fish.
  2. adj Suspicious; seeming dishonest or not quite right.

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