dissolute

The definition of dissolute is immoral and involved in improper conduct.

(adjective)

An example of someone dissolute is a person who commits adultery.

See dissolute in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

dissipated and immoral; profligate; debauched

Origin: L dissolutus, loosened, lax, unrestrained; pp. of dissolvere: see dissolve

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See dissolute in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Lacking moral restraint; indulging in sensual pleasures or vices.

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Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Latin dissolūtus

Origin: , past participle of dissolvere, to dissolve; see dissolve

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