depraved
gb/dipɹˈeɪvd/ us/dipɹˈeɪvd/
C1
English
elvetemült, perverz, elferdült
C1
FORMAL
1
elvetemült
C1
Usage pattern:
depraved [person/character/act/behavior]
Investigators described the attack as a depraved act of cruelty.
A nyomozók a támadást elvetemült kegyetlenségnek minősítették.
The novel’s villain is portrayed as completely depraved, with no remorse for his crimes.
A regény gonosztevőjét teljesen elvetemültnek ábrázolják, aki semmi megbánást nem érez a bűnei miatt.
She refused to excuse his depraved behavior as “just a mistake.”
Learner examples
The judge called the crime depraved.
A bíró elvetemültnek nevezte a bűncselekményt.
He was ashamed of his depraved actions.
Szégyellte elvetemült tetteit.
Common mistake:
Often confused with deprived (not having enough of something).
Meaning
morally very corrupt or wicked
Collocations
a depraved criminal
|a depraved person
|depraved behavior
|depraved acts
|a depraved mind
|deeply depraved
|utterly depraved
|morally depraved
|a depraved character
|a depraved regime
Synonyms
wicked (More common and less formal.)
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corrupt (Often suggests abuse of power or bribery as well as morals.)
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immoral (Broader and usually less intense.)
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degenerate (Often implies moral decline over time; can sound judgmental.)
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vile (Emphasizes disgust or revulsion.)
Antonyms
virtuous (Having strong moral standards.)
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moral (Acting according to accepted standards of right and wrong.)
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decent (Acceptably good and respectable in behavior.)
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upright (Consistently honest and principled.)
Themes
ethics
|crime
|people
|behavior
Definition
very bad and immoral
Morally corrupt in an extreme way; showing or capable of cruel, shameful, or seriously immoral behavior.
C2
FORMAL
2
perverz
B2
Usage pattern:
depraved [desires/fantasies/material]
Police said the suspect kept a collection of depraved images on his computer.
A rendőrség szerint a gyanúsított perverz képek gyűjteményét tartotta a számítógépén.
The movie was criticized for turning violence into depraved entertainment.
A filmet azért bírálták, mert az erőszakot perverz szórakozássá változtatta.
He tried to hide his depraved fantasies behind a respectable public image.
Learner examples
The website posted depraved content.
A weboldal perverz tartalmat tett közzé.
Common mistake:
Not the same as perverted in the light, joking sense; depraved is usually harsher and more condemning.
Meaning
sexually perverted or obscene
Collocations
depraved desires
|depraved fantasies
|depraved thoughts
|depraved material
|a depraved obsession
|a depraved interest
|depraved pleasure
|depraved porn
|depraved messages
|depraved content
Synonyms
perverted (More common; can be used jokingly, while depraved is typically more severe.)
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debased (Emphasizes loss of dignity or moral restraint.)
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twisted (More informal; emphasizes abnormality.)
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obscene (Focuses on offensiveness rather than the person’s character.)
Antonyms
wholesome (Sexually and morally healthy or unobjectionable.)
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innocent (Not involving sexual wrongdoing or corruption.)
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pure (Free from sexual or moral corruption.)
Themes
sex
|relationships
|crime
Definition
sexually very wrong or shocking
Characterized by perverse or offensive sexual desires or behavior, especially involving harm, coercion, or humiliation.
C2
FORMAL
3
elferdült
C1
Usage pattern:
depraved [taste/appetite/habits/values]
He claimed modern media had encouraged a depraved taste for humiliation and cruelty.
Azt állította, hogy a modern média elősegítette a megalázás és a kegyetlenség iránti elferdült ízlés kialakulását.
The article argued that the policy reflected a depraved set of priorities.
A cikk szerint ez a politika elferdült prioritásrendet tükrözött.
She was shocked by what she saw as a depraved appetite for scandal.
Learner examples
Some people think gossip shows a depraved taste.
Egyesek szerint a pletykálkodás elferdült ízlésre vall.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse it for mild bad habits; it usually implies strong condemnation.
Meaning
corrupted or debased from normal
Collocations
a depraved taste
|a depraved appetite
|depraved habits
|depraved values
|depraved morals
|a depraved culture
|a depraved fascination
|depraved preferences
|depraved pleasures
|a depraved sense of humor
Synonyms
debased (Very close; emphasizes being lowered in quality or dignity.)
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degraded (Emphasizes decline in quality or standards.)
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corrupted (Suggests being damaged or tainted from an original state.)
Antonyms
refined (Polished or cultivated in taste and manners.)
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healthy (Normal and beneficial, especially of habits or appetites.)
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sound (Sensible and morally or mentally reliable.)
Themes
society
|behavior
|opinions
Definition
changed into something bad or unhealthy
Corrupted, debased, or degraded from what is considered normal, healthy, or proper, especially of tastes, habits, or values.
Grammar
Dictionary form
depraved
IPA
GB/dipɹˈeɪvd/
US/dipɹˈeɪvd/
Syllables & stress
de - praved (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (praved)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: depraved
Word family
Core family
depravity
noun C1
Related words
deprave
verb
Expressions
depraved indifference
1/dipɹˈeɪvd ɪndˈɪfɹəns/
fixed phrase
legal
reckless disregard for human life
in law: not caring if someone dies
Examples
- Prosecutors argued that the defendant acted with depraved indifference to human life.
- The appeal focused on whether the facts met the legal standard of depraved indifference.
- The judge instructed the jury on the meaning of depraved indifference under state law.
Learner examples
- The lawyer said it showed depraved indifference.
depraved mind
1/dipɹˈeɪvd mˈaɪnd/
fixed phrase
formal
extremely reckless or immoral mindset
a very bad and cruel way of thinking
Examples
- The columnist called it the work of a depraved mind.
- The statute refers to conduct showing a depraved mind regardless of human life.
- Investigators tried to understand what could drive someone with a depraved mind to do that.
Learner examples
- They said only a depraved mind could plan it.
depraved-heart murder
1/dipɹˈeɪvd hˈɑɹt mˈɚdɚ/
fixed phrase
legal
murder by extreme recklessness
in law: killing by extreme recklessness
Examples
- He was charged with depraved-heart murder after firing into a crowded room.
- The defense argued the case did not fit the definition of depraved-heart murder.
- The statute treats depraved-heart murder differently from intentional homicide.