Reprobate

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Pronunciation: /ˈrɛprəˌbeɪt/

Definitions of reprobate

noun a morally unprincipled person

Example Sentences

A1 The reprobate was banned from entering the store.

A2 The village feared the reprobate who had caused trouble in the past.

B1 The reprobate's behavior was unacceptable and led to his expulsion from the group.

B2 Despite his reprobate actions, he was given a second chance to redeem himself.

C1 The reprobate's criminal record was extensive, leading to a lengthy prison sentence.

C2 The reprobate's manipulative tactics were finally exposed, revealing the extent of his deceit.

verb to condemn as unworthy or unacceptable

Example Sentences

A1 He reprobates cheating in exams.

A2 She reprobated her friend's rude behavior.

B1 The teacher reprobated the student for not completing the assignment.

B2 The committee reprobated the company's unethical business practices.

C1 The judge reprobated the defendant's repeated criminal behavior.

C2 The professor reprobated plagiarism in any form.

Examples of reprobate in a Sentence

formal The reprobate was deemed unfit to hold a position of authority.

informal That reprobate always causes trouble wherever he goes.

slang I can't believe she's dating that reprobate.

figurative His reprobate behavior cast a shadow over the entire team.

Grammatical Forms of reprobate

past tense

reprobated

plural

reprobates

comparative

more reprobate

superlative

most reprobate

present tense

reprobates

future tense

will reprobate

perfect tense

have reprobated

continuous tense

is reprobating

singular

reprobate

positive degree

reprobate

infinitive

to reprobate

gerund

reprobating

participle

reprobated

Origin and Evolution of reprobate

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'reprobate' originated from the Latin word 'reprobatus', which means 'disapproved'. It was later adopted into Old French as 'reprobé', before entering Middle English.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'reprobate' has evolved to refer to a person who is morally corrupt or unprincipled, rather than just disapproved or rejected.