depraved
word
Definition
Describes a person or action that is extremely immoral or wicked, lacking any sense of moral values.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and strong—used to describe actions, people, or ideas as deeply evil or morally corrupted. Common in literature, legal, or psychological contexts. Not used lightly in everyday conversation.
Spanish: depravado - corruptoPortuguese (BR): depravado - perversoPortuguese (PT): depravado - perversoChinese (Simplified): 堕落的 - 邪恶的Chinese (Traditional): 墮落的 - 邪惡的Hindi: भ्रष्ट - विकृतArabic: فاسد - منحرفBengali: নিষ্ঠুর - বদবুদ্ধি - নৃশংসRussian: развращённый - порочный - развращённый (морально)Japanese: 邪悪な - 堕落したVietnamese: đồi bại - sa đọaKorean: 타락한 - 사악한Turkish: ahlaksız - sapkınUrdu: بدکار - فاسق - شیطان صفتIndonesian: bejat - rusak akhlak
Example Sentences
His behavior was so depraved that even his friends turned away from him.
natural
The villain in the story was truly depraved.
basic
She was shocked by his depraved actions.
basic
A depraved mind can harm innocent people.
basic
People were horrified by the depraved acts described in the trial.
natural
Some movies explore the depraved side of human nature.
natural