be dissolute

Example Sentences

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I say, I cannot prove it strictly and undeniably that a man smally beneficed, must of necessity be dissolute and debauched.

From An English Garner Critical Essays & Literary Fragments by Arber, Thomas Seccombe, Professor

Some of you may be dissolute now and may look forward to becoming like one of the nice old fellows in a Wordsworth poem.

From Modern Essays by Ayres, Harry Morgan

They may be dissolute actresses, seeking a spurious appearance of law to end an old alliance and prepare for a new one. 

From Lights and Shadows of New York Life or, the Sights and Sensations of the Great City by McCabe, James Dabney

I knew he was inclined to be dissolute and extravagant, but I never dreamed of this!

From In Friendship's Guise by Graydon, William Murray

Resolute to be dissolute; and, therefore, this: Keep but thy word, great king, and I am thine.

From King Edward III by Shakespeare (spurious and doubtful works)