24 February 2017

dissolute

[dis-uh-loot]

adjective

1. indifferent to moral restraints; given to immoral or improper conduct; licentious; dissipated.

Origin of dissolute

Latin, Middle English, Anglo-French
1350-1400; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Latin dissolūtus (past participle of dissolvere to dissolve ). See dis-1, solute

Related forms

dissolutely, adverb
dissoluteness, noun
undissolute, adjective

Can be confused

desolate, dissolute (see synonym study at desolate )

Synonyms Expand

corrupt, loose, debauched, wanton, abandoned.

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Examples from the Web for dissolute

Contemporary Examples

On his execution, state media accused Jang of leading a ” dissolute, depraved life” and running up £6.4 million in gambling debts.
The Women Behind the Throne in North Korea’s ‘Empire of Horror’
The Telegraph
December 14, 2013

Even if they do not manage to take and hold power, they are examples of the dissolute lives that sons of dictators often lead.
Dictators’ Sons, From Egypt to Libya, Are Doomed
Stephen Kinzer
February 8, 2011

Historical Examples

At least, first take out of it the drunkard and the dissolute of your own Church.
fCharles Bradlaugh: a Record of His Life and Work, Volume II (of 2)
Hypatia Bradlaugh Bonner and J. M. (John Mackinnon) Robertson

Anagram

solitudes
side lotus
dilutes so
soul tides

Today’s quote

Older people sit down and ask, ‘What is it?’ but the boy asks, ‘What can I do with it?’.

– Steve Jobs

On this day

24 February 1872 – death of William Webb Ellis, Anglican clergyman who is credited for creating Rugby Union after allegedly picking up the ball during a soccer match and running with it, while a student at Rugby School. Born 24 November 1806.

24 February 1955 – birth of Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple. Died 5 October 2011.

24 February 2008 – death of Larry Norman, pioneering Christian rock musician. Born 8 April 1947.