Dissolute (Adjective)
Meaning
Unrestrained by convention or morality; "Congreve draws a debauched aristocratic society"; "deplorably dissipated and degraded"; "riotous living"; "fast women".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- He was known for his dissolute lifestyle, often staying out late and engaging in reckless behavior.
- The novel portrayed a dissolute and corrupt society, where morality and values were ignored for personal gain.
- Her dissolute habits had taken a toll on her health and relationships, causing concern among her friends and family.
- The city's dissolute underbelly was hidden from view, but rumors of its wild parties and excessive decadence spread quickly.
- The dissolute duke's actions scandalized the town, leading to whispers of impropriety and poor behavior among the local population.