Meaning & use
depraved
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Morally corrupt or wicked.
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The novel's villain is depicted as a depraved figure with no regard for others.
Critics called the crime one of the most depraved acts in the town's history.
A note on using this word
Depraved is a strong word usually reserved for describing serious moral corruption, not minor misbehavior.
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