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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Because most fund managers can’t survive long periods in the doghouse without getting money yanked away, the superior strategy gets less crowded.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 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

Why I was in the doghouse was clear enough, but God knows why Mum and Dad were giving each other the silent treatment.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

in the doghouse

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