'disrepute' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'disreputare,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'reputare' meant 'to think over.'

'disreputare' transformed into the French word 'disrepute,' and eventually became the modern English word 'disrepute' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to think over negatively,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'being held in low esteem.'