Lumpen
(adjective)
- Of or relating to the lowest class of people, especially those who are seen as lazy, criminal or uneducated.
- Describing a person who is seen as being part of the lowest class of society, typically characterized by laziness, criminal behavior or lack of education.
Origin:
From the german word "lumpenproletariat" meaning the lowest class of people.
Examples:
- The lumpenproletariat were the poorest and most disadvantaged members of society.
- He was labeled as a lumpen for his criminal behavior.
- The lumpen workers were seen as lazy and uneducated.
- The lumpen were not considered to be part of the working class.
- The lumpen were ignored by society.