reprobate

/rɪˈprɒbeɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who refuses to accept moral principles or who is habitually wicked or dissolute.

“He was known as a reprobate for his long history of reckless spending and poor financial decisions.”

2. verb

To reject or refuse to accept something, especially a moral principle or a religious doctrine.

“The politician’s actions were widely criticized for reprobating the country’s long-held values.”

Synonyms

  • outcast
  • villain
  • wretch

Antonyms

  • moral
  • upstanding
  • virtuous