depraved in English
- depraved⇄depraved, adjective.
having very bad morals; corrupt; perverted.
Ex. A murderer is so depraved that he has no regard for human life.
(SYN) vicious.
depraved in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
Depraved
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
English (UK): /dɪˈpreɪvd/
English (US): /dɪˈpreɪvd/
Definitions
- Morally corrupt; perverted.
- Exhibiting wicked or evil behavior.
Usage Examples
- The novel portrays a depraved society on the verge of collapse.
- Only a truly depraved person could commit such a crime.
- The film depicted the depraved nature of unchecked power.
Etymology
Derived from Latin depravare, meaning "to pervert, corrupt," from de- (down) + pravus (crooked, wicked). First used in English around the 16th century.
Synonyms
- Corrupt
- Immoral
- Perverse
- Vile
- Degenerate
Antonyms
- Virtuous
- Pure
- Righteous
- Decent
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | Dépravé | /de.pʁa.ve/ |
| Spanish | Depravado | /de.pɾaˈβaðo/ |
| German | Verdorben | /fɛɐ̯ˈdɔʁbn̩/ |
| Hindi | भ्रष्ट | /bʱɾʌʂʈ/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 堕落的 | /duò luò de/ |
| Russian | Порочный | /pɐˈrot͡ɕnɨj/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
Pronunciation of "depraved" remains largely the same across English-speaking regions, though some dialects may soften or stress different syllables.
Historical Usage
"Depraved" has been commonly used in religious and moral discussions, particularly in texts describing moral downfall and corruption.
Cultural Nuances
The term is often used in literature and psychology to describe extreme moral corruption or deviant behavior.
More Information
"Depraved" is frequently associated with discussions on ethics, law, and philosophy, where it denotes a state of deep moral corruption.