Dissolute

usgb/ˈdɪsəluːt/
adjective

Living in a way that is morally wrong, especially having a lot of sex, taking drugs, etc.

He was a dissolute, drunken and disreputable man.
Visual representation of "dissolute" - Living in a way that is morally wrong, especially having a lot of sex, taking drugs, etc.

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  • dissolute life
  • dissolute behavior

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Formal, Disapproving

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Negative Tone

The word 'dissolute' often suggests disapproval of someone's behavior as unethical or immoral.

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Her dissolute lifestyle led to her downfall.
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Not for Formality

'Dissolute' is informal and might not be suitable for formal contexts like academic writing or speeches.

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His friends were worried about his dissolute habits.
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Adult Behavior

'Dissolute' usually relates to adult behaviors that society considers irresponsible or indulgent, like excessive drinking.

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The novel's hero turns away from his dissolute ways.
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