单词 | discreditably |
释义 | > as lemmasdisˈcreditably disˈcreditably adv. in a discreditable manner, disreputably. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > contempt > disrepute > damage to reputation > [adverb] unhonestlyc1384 out of lose1513 unhonourably1553 discreditably1725 disreputably1775 compromisingly1888 1725 T. Dyche Spelling Dict. (ed. 2) Discreditably. 1770 J. Fairly Humble Attempt Def. Reformation Princ. v. 72 I know of none, that have treated the law of nature and divine revelation so discreditably and unworthily,..as Mr Goodlet and his brethren have done. 1839 H. Hallam Introd. Lit. Europe II. vi. 380 Many names, which might have ranked not discreditably by the side of these tragedians. 1935 M. Moore Let. 20 Dec. in Sel. Lett. (1997) 357 My interest in Spain is, I fear, discreditably unstudious. 2008 Washington Post (Nexis) 10 Dec. a3 The Senate ethics committee admonished Craig for his behavior, calling it ‘improper conduct which has reflected discreditably on the Senate’. < as lemmas |
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