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depraved

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Adj — Morally corrupt or twisted; showing a serious lack of decent values.

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Etymology

From Latin depravare, "to distort or corrupt," from de- + pravus, "crooked, bad."

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What does “depraved” mean?

The word “depraved” means morally corrupt or twisted; showing a serious lack of decent values. In plain terms, deeply morally wrong or corrupted — much stronger than just "bad" or "naughty".

How do you pronounce “depraved”?

“Depraved” is pronounced dih-PRAYVD (/dɪˈpɹeɪvd/ in IPA).

How do you use “depraved” in a sentence?

Here is “depraved” used in a sentence: “The novel's villain is a genuinely depraved character with no remorse.”

What part of speech is “depraved”?

“Depraved” is an adjective.

Where does the word “depraved” come from?

The word “depraved” comes from Latin. From Latin depravare, "to distort or corrupt," from de- + pravus, "crooked, bad.".

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