reprobate:
(also ‘reprobater‘; plural: ‘reprobates‘; for the right pronunciation of this word, please click here)
an old reprobate showing his reprobate attitude
a person of bad reputation;
a wicked person,
a reprobate on the prowl
e.g.
Though he seems a gentleman, he’s an old reprobate… he doesn’t know what morals are!
The locals are so vexed with the drunken reprobates that they have started taking the law into their hands to keep those immoral souls off their peaceful neighbourhood.
Old Kate is the best of all the other reprobates in her family; she never cheats beggars!
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Note: ‘Reprobate’ is also used as an adjective and verb, as in (as an adjective) “She took her own life, for she can’t stand all the wickedness in this reprobate world.” & (as a verb) “The President’s comments on abortion are reprobated by the Congress.”
