Depraved Definition

depraved
adjective
  1. deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good; "depraved criminals"; "a perverted sense of loyalty"; "the reprobate conduct of a gambling aristocrat"

"Depraved" in song lyrics

See how depraved is used in real songs:

  • "Call us brave, but the system got our peoples actin depraved"
    DJ Spinna f/ Apani B-Fly Emcee, Talib Kweli — Time Zone
  • "These are gifts that you've given even to the depraved"
    Lecrae f/ J.R. — Grateful
  • "Become a slave I got nuns depraved"
    Necro — Bury You With Satan

Usage tips for "depraved"

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