the dregs of society/humanity

Related to word: dregs

Idiom

Definition

  1. a group of people considered to be the most worthless and immoral members of society.

    • Many people consider the individuals incarcerated in prisons to be the dregs of society.

    • The media often portrays the homeless on the streets as the dregs of society.

    • He always views those he considers to make no contribution as the dregs of society.