in the doghouse

ADJECTIVE

disreputable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contemptible despicable shady shameful sordid vile

WEAK

abject bad base beggarly cheap derogatory discreditable disgraceful disorderly dissolute ignominious in bad in low esteem infamous inglorious lewd libidinous licentious mean no good notorious opprobrious pitiable scandalous scurvy shabby shocking shoddy sorry unprincipled vicious

Antonyms

STRONGEST

good honorable reputable respectable worthy

WEAK

decent ethical principled respected

Example Sentences

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Tech is a big reason why small-caps have been in the doghouse for so long.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

The world’s only remaining $4 trillion company has actually been a bit in the doghouse with investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

This bold outburst – a clear embarrassment to Cheryl – lands Larry in the doghouse.

From Salon • Mar. 10, 2024

Gingee is not in the doghouse, though, and she's even become a viral sensation with thousands of followers and millions of views on Instagram and TikTok.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2023

When I was in the doghouse, 1 felt as if I were assembling a jigsaw puzzle in which each piece had a specific place.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende

in the doghouse

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