Reprobate

usgb/ˈreprəbeɪt/
noun

A person who behaves horribly and without any moral values.

He was described as a reprobate who often mistreated people around him.
Visual representation of "reprobate" - A person who behaves horribly and without any moral values.

Often appears as...

  • confirmed reprobate
  • lovable reprobate

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Formal, Disapproving

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Negative Connotation

The word 'reprobate' carries a strong negative judgment and should be used with caution.

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His neighbors called him a reprobate for his constant parties and noise.
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Colloquial Usage

'Reprobate' can be used humorously between friends to lightly criticize behavior.

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You ate the last cookie, you reprobate!
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Literary Character

In literature, a 'reprobate' often appears as an unscrupulous or mischievous character.

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The novel's reprobate amused readers with his clever but unethical schemes.
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