depraved
gb/dipɹˈeɪvd/ us/dipɹˈeɪvd/
C1
Anglais
elvetemült, perverz, elferdült
C1
FORMAL
1
elvetemült
C1
Schéma d’usage :
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.”
Exemples pédagogiques
The judge called the crime depraved.
A bíró elvetemültnek nevezte a bűncselekményt.
He was ashamed of his depraved actions.
Szégyellte elvetemült tetteit.
Erreur fréquente :
Often confused with deprived (not having enough of something).
Sens
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
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
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.)
Thèmes
ethics
|crime
|people
|behavior
Définition
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
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
The website posted depraved content.
A weboldal perverz tartalmat tett közzé.
Erreur fréquente :
Not the same as perverted in the light, joking sense; depraved is usually harsher and more condemning.
Sens
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
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
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.)
Thèmes
sex
|relationships
|crime
Définition
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
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
Some people think gossip shows a depraved taste.
Egyesek szerint a pletykálkodás elferdült ízlésre vall.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may overuse it for mild bad habits; it usually implies strong condemnation.
Sens
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
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
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.)
Thèmes
society
|behavior
|opinions
Définition
changed into something bad or unhealthy
Corrupted, debased, or degraded from what is considered normal, healthy, or proper, especially of tastes, habits, or values.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
depraved
API
GB/dipɹˈeɪvd/
US/dipɹˈeɪvd/
Syllabes et accentuation
de - praved (2 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (praved)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: depraved
Famille de mots
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
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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
Exemples
- 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.