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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 degreeplay

  Familiarity information: DISCREDITABLY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


DISCREDITABLY (adverb)


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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