lowlife

[ loh-lahyf ]

noun

, plural low·lifes.

1. a despicable person, especially a degenerate or immoral person.

lowlife

/ ˈləʊˌlaɪf /

noun

1. slang.
   1. a member or members of the underworld
   2. ( as modifier )

      his lowlife friends

Word History and Origins

Origin of lowlife¹

First recorded in 1785–95; low ¹ + life

Example Sentences

Trump fired back at Kelly’s testimony on Wednesday, calling former chief of staff a “total degenerate” and “lowlife” in a Truth Social post denying some of his allegations.

From Salon

That also provoked an angry broadside from Trump, who called the former Marine general a "lowlife" with "Trump derangement syndrome" in a Truth Social post.

From Salon

He said Trump targeting the film's writer Gabe Sherman - calling him a "lowlife" and questioning his credentials - had sparked an influx of hate.

From BBC

The former president objected strongly to the portrayal calling screenwriter Gabe Sherman a "lowlife and talentless hack."

From Salon

"I got it done, with Conservative help, and this lowlife, Jones, never once called to thank me, or the others that helped, for what we had done," he complained.

From Salon

Related Words

• antihero
• bad guy
• baddie
• baddy
• criminal
• devil
• scoundrel
• sinner