lowlife

noun

low·​life ˈlō-ˌlīf How to pronounce lowlife (audio)
plural lowlifes ˈlō-ˌlīfs How to pronounce lowlife (audio) also lowlives ˈlō-ˌlīvz How to pronounce lowlife (audio)
1
: a person of low social status
2
: a person of low moral character
low-life adjective

Examples of lowlife in a Sentence

hanging around with a bunch of lowlifes
Recent Examples on the Web The writer of this pile of garbage, Gabe Sherman, a lowlife and talentless hack, who has long been widely discredited, knew that, but chose to ignore it. Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Oct. 2024 Should some lowlife have the temerity to steal your passport, the technology could help the police hunt it down. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024 Two King's Landing lowlifes known as Blood (Sam C. Wilson) and Cheese (Mark Stobbart) will play a grisly role in that plot. Megan McCluskey, TIME, 11 June 2024 The sad irony is that migrant workers contribute far more to the economy and well-being of this city than this lowlife ever has. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lowlife 

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Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of lowlife was in 1902

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“Lowlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lowlife. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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