lowlife
11 synonyms for lowlife, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A dishonest, disreputable person, especially one thought to have criminal habits.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use lowlife
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a bunch of lowlifes
lowlife criminal
a real lowlife
Informal and insulting — not used in polite or formal writing.
Etymology
Simply "low" plus "life" — someone living on the low, disreputable end of society.
Full origin of lowlife →Frequently asked questions
What does “lowlife” mean?
The word “lowlife” means a dishonest, disreputable person, especially one thought to have criminal habits. In plain terms, a scummy, untrustworthy person — often used as an insult for someone seen as a petty criminal or lowlife.
How do you pronounce “lowlife”?
“Lowlife” is pronounced LOH-lyf (/ˈloʊlaɪf/ in IPA).
How do you use “lowlife” in a sentence?
Here is “lowlife” used in a sentence: “The bar was full of gamblers, con artists, and other lowlifes.”
What is another word for “lowlife”?
Words with a similar meaning to “lowlife” include criminal and Thesaurus:jerk.
What part of speech is “lowlife”?
Depending on how it is used, “lowlife” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “lowlife” have?
“Lowlife” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a dishonest, disreputable person, especially one thought to have criminal habits.
