dissolute

[ dis-uh-loot ]

/ ˈdɪs əˌlut /

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adjective

indifferent to moral restraints; given to immoral or improper conduct; licentious; dissipated.

Words nearby dissolute

dissociative anesthesia, dissociative disorder, dissociative reaction, dissogeny, dissoluble, dissolute, dissolution, dissolve, dissolvent, dissolving view, dissonance

Origin of dissolute

1350–1400; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Latin dissolūtus (past participle of dissolvere to dissolve). See dis-¹, solute

SYNONYMS FOR dissolute

corrupt, loose, debauched, wanton, abandoned.

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OTHER WORDS FROM dissolute

dis·so·lute·ly, adverbdis·so·lute·ness, nounun·dis·so·lute, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH dissolute

desolate dissolute (see synonym study at desolate)

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Examples from the Web for dissolute

On his execution, state media accused Jang of leading a "dissolute, depraved life" and running up £6.4 million in gambling debts.
The Women Behind the Throne in North Korea's 'Empire of Horror'|The Telegraph|December 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Even if they do not manage to take and hold power, they are examples of the dissolute lives that sons of dictators often lead.
Dictators' Sons, From Egypt to Libya, Are Doomed|Stephen Kinzer|February 9, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Keep not company with dissolute, lying, or idle women; otherwise they will infallibly infect thee by their example.
The Historical Child|Oscar Chrisman
We call such a person dissolute; and dissolute means literally separated, loosed, broken apart.
Practical Ethics|William DeWitt Hyde

A king had a son whom he daily discovered carousing with dissolute companions, eating and drinking.
Hebraic Literature; Translations from the Talmud, Midrashim and Kabbala|Various
He soon became famous at court for his prodigality and dissolute manners.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 3|Various
To the dissolute and bad the thing remains a frightful mystery.
In Jail with Charles Dickens|Alfred Trumble

British Dictionary definitions for dissolute

dissolute

/ (ˈdɪsəˌluːt) /

adjective

given to dissipation; debauched

Derived forms of dissolute

dissolutely, adverbdissoluteness, noun

Word Origin for dissolute

C14: from Latin dissolūtus loose, from dissolvere to dissolve

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