drunkard
word
Definition
A drunkard is a person who often drinks too much alcohol and is frequently drunk; the word is old-fashioned and negative.
Usage & Nuances
Very old-fashioned and negative; rarely used in casual conversation today. More common in literature or when criticizing. Alternatives like 'alcoholic' or 'heavy drinker' are now preferred in neutral contexts. 'Drunkard' always implies strong disapproval.
Example Sentences
A drunkard is someone who drinks alcohol all the time.
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Don't invite him to the party—he's known as the office drunkard.
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The story is about a lonely drunkard trying to change his life.
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His friends laughed and called him a drunkard, but he didn't care.
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The old drunkard sat on the bench every night.
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Everyone in the village called him a drunkard.
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