discredited
adj. C1 Advanced US //dɪsˈkɹɛdɪtɪd// UK //dɪskɹˈɛdɪtɪd// dis·cred·it·ed
adj. describing an idea, person, or piece of information that people no longer trust or believe is true. It is used when something has been proven wrong or dishonest.
adj. having lost a reputation for reliability, honesty, or validity. Often describes scientific theories, political figures, or evidence that has been formally refuted.
The scientist's old theory is now completely discredited.
After the scandal was revealed, the politician's once-popular policies became discredited in the eyes of the public.
The defense attorney argued that the witness's testimony should be ignored, as it relied on a discredited forensic technique that has since been replaced by DNA analysis.
Usage
Often follows a linking verb like 'become', 'remain', or 'be'.