Dregs

usgb/dreɡz/
noun

The most worthless part or parts of something.

She was the dregs of the society, disregarded by all.
Visual representation of "dregs" - The most worthless part or parts of something

Often appears as...

  • dregs of society
  • dregs of the cup
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Negative Connotation

Using 'dregs' may imply strong disapproval or disdain for the described person or thing.

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The once-promising startup was now seen as the dregs of the industry.
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Metaphorical Use

'Dregs' can be used metaphorically to describe the lowest quality or status within any group.

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He was considered the dregs of his class, barely scraping by in his studies.
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Not Literal

When referring to people or abstract concepts, 'dregs' is not taken literally but understood as a figure of speech.

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The poet wrote of love as the dregs of human experience, tainted and spoiled.
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