Dissolute
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.
Often appears as...
- dissolute life
- dissolute behavior
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
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.
Often appears as...
- dissolute life
- dissolute behavior
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Tone
The word 'dissolute' often suggests disapproval of someone's behavior as unethical or immoral.
Her dissolute lifestyle led to her downfall.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Formality
'Dissolute' is informal and might not be suitable for formal contexts like academic writing or speeches.
His friends were worried about his dissolute habits.
Pro Tip 3/3Adult Behavior
'Dissolute' usually relates to adult behaviors that society considers irresponsible or indulgent, like excessive drinking.
The novel's hero turns away from his dissolute ways.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Tone
The word 'dissolute' often suggests disapproval of someone's behavior as unethical or immoral.
Her dissolute lifestyle led to her downfall.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Formality
'Dissolute' is informal and might not be suitable for formal contexts like academic writing or speeches.
His friends were worried about his dissolute habits.
Pro Tip 3/3Adult Behavior
'Dissolute' usually relates to adult behaviors that society considers irresponsible or indulgent, like excessive drinking.
The novel's hero turns away from his dissolute ways.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Tone
The word 'dissolute' often suggests disapproval of someone's behavior as unethical or immoral.
Her dissolute lifestyle led to her downfall.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Formality
'Dissolute' is informal and might not be suitable for formal contexts like academic writing or speeches.
His friends were worried about his dissolute habits.
Pro Tip 3/3Adult Behavior
'Dissolute' usually relates to adult behaviors that society considers irresponsible or indulgent, like excessive drinking.
The novel's hero turns away from his dissolute ways.
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Video examples
Proud Alaskan PIPE Ultimate...
entire day I mean this brush is thick they move around really quick it's tough to get an animal but our heck of a game yeah we're all just we're all kind of dissolute and then stomachs growling I'm gonna stop it
Video examples
Proud Alaskan PIPE Ultimate...
entire day I mean this brush is thick they move around really quick it's tough to get an animal but our heck of a game yeah we're all just we're all kind of dissolute and then stomachs growling I'm gonna stop it
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Giambattista Vico
Italian Philosopher
The nature of peoples is first crude, then severe, then benign, then delicate, finally dissolute.
Quote examples
John Hurt
British Actor
I was completely crazy and mad when I was young. I was absolutely in love with the dissolute.
Quote examples
Pete Doherty
English Musician
I'd say exercising self-control is very important for a dissolute life.
Quote examples
Giambattista Vico
Italian Philosopher
The nature of peoples is first crude, then severe, then benign, then delicate, finally dissolute.
Quote examples
John Hurt
British Actor
I was completely crazy and mad when I was young. I was absolutely in love with the dissolute.
Quote examples
Pete Doherty
English Musician
I'd say exercising self-control is very important for a dissolute life.
Example 1 of 3
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