How do you use "Lowlife" in a sentence?

What a lowlife. Bunch of lowlifes. Don't associate with lowlifes. That lowlife stole my wallet.

Lowlife

Q: What does "Lowlife" mean?

A despicable person Someone of low moral character, often involved in petty crime or unethical behavior. Strong insult.

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Meaning: A despicable person

卑鄙小人，人渣

Una persona despreciable

ろくでなし、最低な人

인간 쓰레기, 비열한 사람

Someone of low moral character, often involved in petty crime or unethical behavior. Strong insult.

道德低下的人，常涉及轻微犯罪或不道德行为。强烈的侮辱。

Alguien de bajo carácter moral, a menudo involucrado en delitos menores o comportamiento poco ético. Insulto fuerte.

道徳観の低い人で、しばしば軽犯罪や非倫理的な行動に関与する。強い侮辱。

도덕성이 낮은 사람으로, 주로 잡범이나 비윤리적인 행동에 연루된 사람을 가리킨다. 강한 모욕 표현.

Examples

What a lowlife.
鄙视
desprecio
軽蔑
정말 인간 쓰레기네.
Bunch of lowlifes.
形容一群人
describiendo a un grupo
グループを表現
쓰레기 같은 놈들.
Don't associate with lowlifes.
警告
advertencia
警告
그런 인간 쓰레기들이랑 어울리지 마.
That lowlife stole my wallet.
形容某人
describiendo a alguien
人を表現
그 인간 쓰레기가 내 지갑을 훔쳤어.

Pronunciation

/ˈləʊlaɪf/

Usage Guide

Context: strong insults, criminal, immoral

Tone: strongly insulting

✓ Do Say

What a lowlife.
真是个卑鄙的人
Qué gentuza
なんて下劣なやつだ
정말 인간 쓰레기네.
Bunch of lowlifes.
一群卑鄙小人
Un puñado de gentuza
下劣なやつらの集まり
쓰레기 같은 놈들.
That lowlife.
那个卑鄙的人
Ese desgraciado
あの下劣なやつ
그 인간 쓰레기.

✗ Don't Say

Strong insult
强烈侮辱
Insulto fuerte
強い侮辱
강한 모욕 표현
Implies criminality
暗示犯罪
Implica criminalidad
犯罪を暗示
범죄적 성향을 암시

Common Mistakes

Strong insult—implies moral bankruptcy
Universal term

Origin & History

From someone living a 'low life'—morally base existence.

Etymology: Low + life

First recorded: 20th century

Cultural Context

Era: 20th century

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Crime dramas; Universal usage

Regional notes: Universal. Strong insult implying criminal or immoral character.

Variations

LowlifeLowlifesLow-life