Dissolute — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈdi-sə-ˌlüt/ dis·so·lute

Meaning & Definition of Dissolute

Dissolute (adjective)

  1. lacking restraint; especially, marked by indulgence in things (such as drink or promiscuous sex) deemed vices

Dissolute (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having or showing lowered moral character or standards

    "literature dealing with the dissolute and degrading aspects of human experience"

    similar: corrupt, debased, debauched, decadent, degenerate, degraded, demoralized, depraved, dissipated, jackleg, libertine, loose, perverse, perverted, rakehell, rakish, reprobate, sick, unclean, unwholesome, warped
    related: bent (chiefly British), crooked, cutthroat, dishonest, unethical, unprincipled, unscrupulous, contaminated, spoiled, tainted, bad, evil, immoral, iniquitous, miscreant, nefarious, sinful, vicious, wicked
    opposite: pure, uncorrupt, uncorrupted
    near: incorruptible, ethical, honest, principled, good, moral, righteous, virtuous

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Dissolute

The most common words with a similar meaning to Dissolute:

corrupt, debased, debauched, decadent, degenerate, degraded, demoralized, depraved, dissipated, jackleg, libertine, loose, perverse, perverted, rakehell, rakish, reprobate, sick, unclean, unwholesome, warped

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Dissolute

Words with the opposite meaning of Dissolute:

pure, uncorrupt, uncorrupted

Related Words for Dissolute

bent, crooked, cutthroat, dishonest, unethical, unprincipled, unscrupulous, contaminated, spoiled, tainted, bad, evil, immoral, iniquitous, miscreant, nefarious, sinful, vicious, wicked

Near Antonyms of Dissolute

incorruptible, ethical, honest, principled, good, moral, righteous, virtuous

Word Forms of Dissolute

Derived words: dissolutely (adverb), dissoluteness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Dissolute

Middle English, from Latin dissolutus, from past participle of dissolvere to loosen, dissolve

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Dissolute

  • Topics: Ethics & Values

Frequently Asked Questions about Dissolute

What does "Dissolute" mean?

"Dissolute" means lacking restraint; especially, marked by indulgence in things (such as drink or promiscuous sex) deemed vices. As an adjective, it is defined as: lacking restraint; especially, marked by indulgence in things (such as drink or promiscuous sex) deemed vices.

What is another word for "Dissolute"?

Other words for "Dissolute" include corrupt, debased, debauched, decadent, degenerate, degraded, demoralized and depraved. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Dissolute" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Dissolute"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Dissolute". Common alternatives include corrupt, debased, debauched, decadent, degenerate, degraded, demoralized, depraved, dissipated and jackleg.

What is the opposite of "Dissolute"?

Antonyms of "Dissolute" include pure, uncorrupt and uncorrupted. Near antonyms include incorruptible, ethical, honest and principled.

How do you use "Dissolute" in a sentence?

Examples of "Dissolute" in a sentence: "literature dealing with the dissolute and degrading aspects of human experience".

Is "Dissolute" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Dissolute" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Dissolute"?

"Dissolute" is pronounced /ˈdi-sə-ˌlüt/ and divided into syllables as dis·so·lute.

What is the origin of the word "Dissolute"?

"Dissolute" comes from Middle English, from Latin dissolutus, from past participle of dissolvere to loosen, dissolve. First known use: 14th century.