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Definition of depraved

depraved

/dɪˈpreɪvd/
de · praved
Adverb:depravedly
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• adjective

1

Morally corrupt, wicked, or perverted in character or conduct.

Example

"The novel explores how unchecked ambition can gradually turn an ordinary citizen into a thoroughly depraved tyrant."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'depraved' (morally corrupt or wicked) with 'deprived' (lacking the necessities of life, such as food, shelter, or education).

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-14th century from Old French depraver and directly from Latin depravare ('to distort, disfigure, or pervert'), formed from the intensive prefix de- ('completely') and pravus ('crooked, deformed, or perverse').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Depraved. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/depraved
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