Reprobates Meaning in English
word · lemma: reprobate
Definition
People who behave in a morally bad way and are seen as without principles or shame. Often used in a playful or old-fashioned sense for people who break the rules.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal or old-fashioned; can be humorous, especially in describing mischievous or bad people without real harm. Common in literature or playful insults, rarely used seriously in modern speech.
Example Sentences
Those reprobates were causing trouble in the park.
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The teacher warned the reprobates to behave.
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Some people call pranksters reprobates, but they just want to have fun.
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Back in college, we were known as the campus reprobates.
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You can't trust those reprobates with your secrets—they love gossiping.
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My grandmother always joked about the family 'full of reprobates and scoundrels.'
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