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discreditably
Discreditably (adv) means In a way that brings shame or a bad reputation.
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In a way that brings shame or a bad reputation.
"Some careless hostesses neglect to complete introductions. This causes embarrassment for both, or all, people concerned, and reflects discreditably on the hostess."
— Lillian Eichler (1921)
"It was a long time since any well-known banker had failed discreditably"
— Edith Wharton, The Age of Innocence (1920)
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Rhymes for discreditably
notably
probably
arguably
amicably
suitably
reliably
admirably
favorably
miserably
inexorably
reasonably
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What is the meaning of discreditably?
"discreditably" (adv) means in a way that brings shame or a bad reputation.
What is another word for discreditably?
Other words for "discreditably" include disgracefully, ignominiously, shamefully, dishonorably, dishonourably, ingloriously.
