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depraved
dih-PRAYVD
Depraved (adj) means Morally corrupt or twisted; showing a serious lack of decent values. Example: “The novel's villain is a genuinely depraved character with no remorse.”
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Morally corrupt or twisted; showing a serious lack of decent values.
"The novel's villain is a genuinely depraved character with no remorse."
"Critics called the crime one of the most depraved in the city's history."
How to use depraved
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDeeply morally wrong or corrupted — much stronger than just "bad" or "naughty".
Common pairings
depraved mind
morally depraved
depraved act
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- Comparative
- more depraved
- Superlative
- most depraved
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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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