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discreditably en · ADV

Etymology

Etymology tree English discreditable Middle English -ly English -ly English discreditably From discreditable + -ly.

Meanings

1. In a discreditable manner
   • Some careless hostesses neglect to complete introductions. This causes embarrassment for both, or all, people concerned, and reflects discreditably on the hostess. 1921, Lillian Eichler, Book of Etiquette:
   • It was a long time since any well-known banker had failed discreditably 1920, Edith Wharton, The Age of Innocence, New York, N.Y.; London: D[aniel] Appleton and Company, →OCLC:
   • He had been expelled the militia regiment in which he once held a commission. He had tried one employment after another, and had discreditably failed in all. 1862, Wilkie Collins, No Name, Scene 1/Chapter III:
   • The first time Stubb lowered with him, Pip evinced much nervousness; but happily, for that time, escaped close contact with the whale; and therefore came off not altogether discreditably; though Stubb observing him, took care, afterwards, to exhort him to cherish his courageousness to the utmost, for he might often find it needful. 1851 November 14, Herman Melville, Moby-Dick; or, The Whale, 1st American edition, New York, N.Y.: Harper & Brothers; London: Richard Bentley, →OCLC:

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