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DISCREDITABLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does discreditably mean?
• DISCREDITABLY (adverb)
The adverb DISCREDITABLY has 1 sense:
1. in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree
Familiarity information: DISCREDITABLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree
Synonyms:
discreditably; disgracefully; dishonorably; dishonourably; ignominiously; ingloriously; shamefully
Context example:
his grades were disgracefully low
Pertainym:
discreditable (tending to bring discredit or disrepute; blameworthy)
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