reprobate

noun
UK: /ˈreprəbeɪt/
US: /ˈreprəˌbeɪt/

  1. A morally bad person.

    1. He is a reprobate and a thief.
    2. Everyone considered him a reprobate because of his dishonest dealings in the company.

  2. Someone who is disapproved of; a scoundrel or rogue.

    1. She called him a reprobate.
    2. The reprobate was known for causing trouble around the small town every weekend.

Synonyms

scoundrel villain rogue degenerate corrupt wicked
reprobate verb

  1. To disapprove of someone or something.

    1. I reprobate his bad behavior.
    2. The committee reprobated the new policy due to potential risks to the company's reputation.

  2. To express strong disapproval or condemnation.

    1. She reprobated his actions.
    2. The community leaders reprobated the vandals' reckless actions in the park.
reprobate adjective

  1. Morally corrupt or bad; disapproved of.

    1. He is a reprobate man.
    2. The reprobate behavior of some politicians has damaged the public's trust in government.

  2. Rejected as worthless or not meeting standards.

    1. It was a reprobate plan.
    2. The investor considered the business proposal reprobate due to the unsustainably low profit projections.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "reprobate" in English means: A morally bad person., Someone who is disapproved of; a scoundrel or rogue..

The phonetic transcription of "reprobate" is /ˈreprəbeɪt/ in British English and /ˈreprəˌbeɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "reprobate": scoundrel, villain, rogue, degenerate, corrupt, wicked.

Example usage of "reprobate": "He is a reprobate and a thief.". More examples on the page.