
Dissolute
Negative Tone
The word 'dissolute' often suggests disapproval of someone's behavior as unethical or immoral.
Her dissolute lifestyle led to her downfall.
Not for Formality
'Dissolute' is informal and might not be suitable for formal contexts like academic writing or speeches.
His friends were worried about his dissolute habits.
Adult Behavior
'Dissolute' usually relates to adult behaviors that society considers irresponsible or indulgent, like excessive drinking.
The novel's hero turns away from his dissolute ways.
Compare with
CorruptDebauchedDegenerateDepraveLibertineLicentiousProfligateRakishWanton
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