Meaning & use
dissolute
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lacking moral restraint, especially through excessive indulgence in pleasure.
See it in a sentence
The novel follows the dissolute life of a nobleman who gambles away his fortune.
His dissolute habits eventually cost him his marriage and his career.
A note on using this word
Usually describes a pattern of behavior over time, such as excessive drinking or reckless living, rather than a single bad act.
Words with a similar meaning
debaucheddepraved
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Words with an opposite meaning
uprightvirtuous
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