debased

s serving as or forming a base s of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense) s (used of metals) consisting of or alloyed with inferior metal s not adhering to ethical or moral principles s having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality s illegitimate s debased

The examination of coins, and the separation of the good from the debased.

(of language) not having its purity or excellence debased s

not debased

s free from stain or blemish s (of language) not having its purity or excellence debased