depraved
3 synonyms for depraved, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Morally corrupt or twisted; showing a serious lack of decent values.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use depraved
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
depraved mind
morally depraved
depraved act
Etymology
From Latin depravare, "to distort or corrupt," from de- + pravus, "crooked, bad."
Full origin of depraved →Frequently asked questions
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.".
