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