depraved
gb/dipɹˈeɪvd/ us/dipɹˈeɪvd/
C1
Inglese
elvetemült, perverz, elferdült
C1
FORMAL
1
elvetemült
C1
Schema d'uso:
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.”
Esempi per chi studia
The judge called the crime depraved.
A bíró elvetemültnek nevezte a bűncselekményt.
He was ashamed of his depraved actions.
Szégyellte elvetemült tetteit.
Errore comune:
Often confused with deprived (not having enough of something).
Significato
morally very corrupt or wicked
Collocazioni
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
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
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.)
Temi
ethics
|crime
|people
|behavior
Definizione
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
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
The website posted depraved content.
A weboldal perverz tartalmat tett közzé.
Errore comune:
Not the same as perverted in the light, joking sense; depraved is usually harsher and more condemning.
Significato
sexually perverted or obscene
Collocazioni
depraved desires
|depraved fantasies
|depraved thoughts
|depraved material
|a depraved obsession
|a depraved interest
|depraved pleasure
|depraved porn
|depraved messages
|depraved content
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
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.)
Temi
sex
|relationships
|crime
Definizione
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
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
Some people think gossip shows a depraved taste.
Egyesek szerint a pletykálkodás elferdült ízlésre vall.
Errore comune:
Learners may overuse it for mild bad habits; it usually implies strong condemnation.
Significato
corrupted or debased from normal
Collocazioni
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
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
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.)
Temi
society
|behavior
|opinions
Definizione
changed into something bad or unhealthy
Corrupted, debased, or degraded from what is considered normal, healthy, or proper, especially of tastes, habits, or values.
Grammatica
Forma base
depraved
IPA
GB/dipɹˈeɪvd/
US/dipɹˈeɪvd/
Sillabe e accento
de - praved (2 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (praved)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: depraved
Famiglia di parole
Core family
depravity
noun C1
Related words
deprave
verb
Espressioni
depraved indifference
1/dipɹˈeɪvd ɪndˈɪfɹəns/
fixed phrase
legal
reckless disregard for human life
in law: not caring if someone dies
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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
Esempi
- 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.