
Reprobate
Negative Connotation
The word 'reprobate' carries a strong negative judgment and should be used with caution.
His neighbors called him a reprobate for his constant parties and noise.
Colloquial Usage
'Reprobate' can be used humorously between friends to lightly criticize behavior.
You ate the last cookie, you reprobate!
Literary Character
In literature, a 'reprobate' often appears as an unscrupulous or mischievous character.
The novel's reprobate amused readers with his clever but unethical schemes. Compare with
CorruptDegenerateDepraveDissoluteImmoralProfligateSinfulWicked
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