Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lowlife
noun
/ˈloʊ.laɪf/

Definition
A person who is regarded as worthless or despicable.

Examples
- Despite his talents, he often surrounded himself with lowlifes.
- The movie portrayed the struggles of a lowlife trying to redeem himself.

Meaning
The term ‘lowlife’ is commonly used to describe someone who lives a morally inferior lifestyle or engages in dishonorable activities.

Synonyms
- degenerate
- scoundrel
- good-for-nothing
- riffraff
- ne’er-do-well