Words / C2

REPR-uh-bayt/ˈreprəbeɪt/

A reprobate is an unprincipled person (often humorous or literary): an old reprobate, play the reprobate. Immoral (already in the dictionary) is morally unacceptable; corrupt (already in the dictionary) is dishonest for gain, and wanton (already in the dictionary) is needless and reckless. A libertine (already in the dictionary) is morally unrestrained, especially in sexual conduct — the close twin of appetite. This batch: a sybarite is devoted to luxury. Gossip is not a named key-holder.

Meaning

An unprincipled person (often humorous or literary).

Examples

• “Do not file a reprobate as the night key-holder on gossip alone; name the post.”
• “Immoral is morally wrong (already in C1). Corrupt is dishonest for gain (already in B2). Wanton is needless and reckless (already in C2). A libertine is morally unrestrained (already in C2). A sybarite is devoted to luxury (this batch). A dated rota can still be exact. Atmosphere instead of a named post is a hole. Write the key-holder; leave the gossip.”

Good to know

An unprincipled person (literary). Everyday-close: immoral (already in C1). Close: corrupt (already in B2); wanton / libertine (already in C2). This batch: sybarite. Gossip ≠ a key.

Near in meaning

rogue, scoundrel, wastrel, libertine

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