unrespectability
Definition
Noun: - The quality or state of being unrespectable; dishonorableness arising from a lack of respectability or a good reputation.
Usage
The word "unrespectability" is a formal noun used to describe a condition or characteristic. It refers to the state of not being considered respectable in society, often due to behavior, associations, or circumstances that violate conventional social standards. It is an abstract concept describing a lack of honor or good standing.
Examples
- The scandal cemented the politician's public unrespectability.
- In that era, poverty was often wrongly equated with moral unrespectability.
- The unrespectability of the neighborhood was more a matter of perception than reality.
Advanced Usage
- Sociological Context: The term can be used in academic discussions about social class, stigma, and deviance to analyze how certain groups are marginalized.
- The study examined the social construction of unrespectability among certain occupational groups.
Variants and Related Words
- Unrespectable (adjective): Not respectable.
- He was deemed an unrespectable character by the local community.
- Respectability (noun): The quality of being respectable.
- She worked hard to maintain an air of respectability.
Synonyms
- Disreputability
- Discredit
- Ignominy
Antonyms
- Respectability
- Honorableness
- Decency
Noun
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dishonorableness by virtue of lacking respectability or a good reputation
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