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reprobatea person without moral principles; an unprincipled person

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a person without moral principles; an unprincipled person

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈreprəbeɪt/

Korean meaning: 도덕적 원칙이 없는 사람, 타락한 자

Korean pronunciation: **레**프러베이트

Example Sentences

  • Despite being called a reprobate by his neighbors, he continued his wild parties every weekend.
  • The old reprobate claimed he was just 'living life to the fullest' while maxing out his credit cards at the casino.
  • She reprobated her son's decision to drop out of college and join a rock band.

reprobate

NOUN

//ˈreprəbeɪt//

a person without moral principles; an unprincipled person

reprobate concept
💡 Concept

A reprobate steals charity donations meant for homeless families

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reprobate rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The reprobate plans elaborate ways to celebrate redemption!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈreprəbeɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈreprəbeɪt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixre--
Rootprob-
Suffix--ate

Origin

From Latin 'reprobare' meaning 'to reject' or 'to cast away,' originally used in religious contexts to describe someone rejected by God. The word evolved to describe anyone who is morally corrupt or depraved.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

Despite being called a reprobate by his neighbors, he continued his wild parties every weekend.

😄 Fun example

The old reprobate claimed he was just 'living life to the fullest' while maxing out his credit cards at the casino.

She reprobated her son's decision to drop out of college and join a rock band.

😄 Fun example

The reprobate uncle always showed up to family dinners uninvited and ate everyone's dessert.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

scoundrelroguevillainmiscreantdegenerate

Antonyms

saintparagonexemplar

Related

condemncensureimmoralcorruptdepraved