Depraved (Adjective)
Meaning
Deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good; "depraved criminals"; "a perverted sense of loyalty"; "the reprobate conduct of a gambling aristocrat".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The serial killer's depraved actions shocked the entire nation and sparked a heated debate about the death penalty.
- His depraved sense of humor often led to awkward silences in social gatherings.
- The politician's depraved behavior was exposed in a scandal that ruined her reputation and ended her career.
- The novel explored the depraved world of human trafficking and the devastating effects it had on its victims.
- The depraved cult leader was eventually arrested and charged with multiple counts of child abuse and exploitation.