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Reprobate
01
an individual who lacks morality and principle
Examples
The novel 's antagonist was a reprobate, engaging in deceitful and corrupt behavior without any sense of remorse.
Despite his charm, he was known to be a reprobate, exploiting others for his own gain.
to reprobate
01
to declare invalid or refuse to accept something, such as a document or proposal
Examples
The committee reprobated the contract due to missing signatures.
The judge reprobated the evidence as inadmissible in court.
02
to express strong disapproval of someone or something
Examples
The principal reprobated the students' disruptive behavior.
Critics reprobated the author's controversial statements.
03
to consign to eternal damnation, often in a theological or moral sense
Examples
The preacher warned that unrepentant souls would be reprobated.
In the doctrine, the wicked are reprobated and denied salvation.
reprobate
01
morally corrupt or depraved
Examples
The novel tells the story of a reprobate gambler who loses everything.
His reprobate behavior shocked his conservative family.
