Difference between Shady and Disreputable

What is the difference between Shady and Disreputable?

Shady as an adjective is abounding in shades. while Disreputable as an adjective is not respectable, lacking repute; discreditable

Shady

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Abounding in shades. Causing shade. Overspread with shade; sheltered from the glare of light or sultry heat. Not trustworthy; Unfit to be seen or known.

Example sentence: No one has been buried at Mill Road Cemetery in Cambridge, England, for many years, and so the place has a shady, overgrown magic about it.

Disreputable

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: not respectable, lacking repute; discreditable

We hope you now know whether to use Shady or Disreputable in your sentence.

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