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- [dis-uh-loot]
- /ˈdɪs əˌlut/
- /ˈdɪs.ə.luːt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-uh-loot]
- /ˈdɪs əˌlut/
Definitions of dissolute word
- adjective dissolute indifferent to moral restraints; given to immoral or improper conduct; licentious; dissipated. 1
- noun dissolute Lax in morals; licentious. 1
- abbreviation DISSOLUTE debauched 1
- adjective dissolute Someone who is dissolute does not care at all about morals and lives in a way that is considered to be wicked and immoral. 0
- adjective dissolute given to dissipation; debauched 0
- adjective dissolute dissipated and immoral; profligate; debauched 0
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Origin of dissolute
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Latin dissolūtus (past participle of dissolvere to dissolve). See dis-1, solute
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Parts of speech for Dissolute
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dissolute popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dissolute
adj dissolute
- abandoned — An abandoned place or building is no longer used or occupied.
- corrupt — Someone who is corrupt behaves in a way that is morally wrong, especially by doing dishonest or illegal things in return for money or power.
- debauched — If you describe someone as debauched, you mean they behave in a way that you think is socially unacceptable, for example because they drink a lot of alcohol or have sex with a lot of people.
- degenerate — If you say that someone or something degenerates, you mean that they become worse in some way, for example weaker, lower in quality, or more dangerous.
- depraved — Depraved actions, things, or people are morally bad or evil.
adjective dissolute
- immoral — violating moral principles; not conforming to the patterns of conduct usually accepted or established as consistent with principles of personal and social ethics.
- self-indulgent — indulging one's own desires, passions, whims, etc., especially without restraint.
- indulgent — characterized by or showing indulgence; benignly lenient or permissive: an indulgent parent.
Antonyms for dissolute
adj dissolute
- chaste — If you describe a person or their behaviour as chaste, you mean that they do not have sex with anyone, or they only have sex with their husband or wife.
- moral — of, relating to, or concerned with the principles or rules of right conduct or the distinction between right and wrong; ethical: moral attitudes.
- resolute — firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion: Her parents wanted her to marry, but she was focused on her education and remained resolute.
- respectful — full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply.
- virtuous — conforming to moral and ethical principles; morally excellent; upright: Lead a virtuous life.
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