discreditable

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It found he had breached standards including honesty and integrity, equality and diversity, and discreditable conduct.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The hearing found PC Cano breached the standards of professional behaviour relating to discreditable conduct, authority, respect and courtesy, and equality and diversity.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

By the way, the search for waste, fraud and abuse — call it WFA — has a long and discreditable history.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2025

The hearing, held on Wednesday, concluded Mr Khan had breached the standards of police professional behaviour for honesty and integrity, confidentiality, orders and instructions, and discreditable conduct.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2024

Furious with himself for having given away a discreditable secret, he vented his rage on Bernard.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley