adj Uncommon

discredited

Discredited (adj) means No longer believed to be true, honest, or reliable. Example: “The once-popular theory is now widely discredited among scientists.”

adj

No longer believed to be true, honest, or reliable.

"The once-popular theory is now widely discredited among scientists."

How to use discredited

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishProven unreliable or untrustworthy, so no longer taken seriously.

Common pairings

thoroughly discredited a discredited claim

Word forms

more discredited comparative, most discredited superlative

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Rhymes for discredited

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Frequently asked questions

What does “discredited” mean?

The word “discredited” means no longer believed to be true, honest, or reliable. In plain terms, proven unreliable or untrustworthy, so no longer taken seriously.

How do you use “discredited” in a sentence?

Here is “discredited” used in a sentence: “The once-popular theory is now widely discredited among scientists.”

What part of speech is “discredited”?

“Discredited” is an adjective.

Is “discredited” a common word?

“Discredited” is an uncommon word in modern English.