Synonyms for reprobate

Grammar : Adj

Spell : rep-ruh-beyt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈrɛp rəˌbeɪt

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Définition of reprobate

Origin : early 15c., "rejected as worthless," from Late Latin reprobatus, past participle of reprobare "disapprove, reject, condemn," from Latin re- "opposite of, reversal of previous condition" (see re-) + probare "prove to be worthy" (see probate (n.)). Earliest form of the word in English was a verb, meaning "to disapprove" (early 15c.).

adj shameless

Example sentences :

There was an awful cause for that sudden start, that look of horror in the reprobate's face.
Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon

He looked at the reprobate's face for some moments and said nothing.
Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon

The reprobate made no answer to this; but he turned his face away and sighed.
Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon

This man was a reprobate; but he had begun life as a gentleman.
Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon

A reprobate may be sorry for his sins, he may repent and lead a good life.
Extract from : « Bunyan » by James Anthony Froude

Don't you remember—the one who ran away from that reprobate Raa?
Extract from : « The Woman Thou Gavest Me » by Hall Caine

If they are reprobate and condemned, what have they to do on this earth?
Extract from : « The Phantom World » by Augustin Calmet

One night this reprobate and stubborn character did not return home.
Extract from : « Welsh Folk-Lore » by Elias Owen

"Come out and show me this reprobate," said the husband, rising.
Extract from : « The Wreck of the Titan » by Morgan Robertson

And yet, need it be said that this reprobate was beyond the reach of all forgiveness?
Extract from : « Sir Harry Hotspur of Humblethwaite » by Anthony Trollope

Antonyms for reprobate

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