Reprobate
/ˈrɛprəbeɪt/noun
A morally unprincipled person, or someone regarded as rejected or condemned.
Did you know?In Christian theology, “the reprobate” can refer to people believed to be rejected by God, especially in doctrines of predestination.
Etymological Timeline
Classical Latin
Latin
probus
“Good, worthy, honest, or approved”
Classical Latin
Latin
probare
“To test, approve, or judge something worthy”
Classical Latin
Latin
reprobare
“To disapprove, reject, or condemn”
Late Latin
Latin
reprobatus
“Rejected, condemned, or disapproved”
14th Century
Middle English
reprobate
“A rejected or morally condemned person”
Modern English
English
reprobate
“A depraved person, or someone regarded as spiritually rejected”