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Meaning of wickedness
The primary meaning of "wickedness" refers to the quality of being morally wrong or evil.
Etymology of wickedness
The word "wickedness" originates from Old English "wicca" meaning witch or wizard, and the suffix "-ness" which forms a noun indicating a state or quality
Historically, the term "wickedness" was used to describe evil or immoral behavior, often in a religious context
Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including moral wrongness or evilness in general
Synonyms
evilness
depravity
immorality
corruption
sinfulness
iniquity
unrighteousness
wrongdoing
malevolence
viciousness
cruelty
brutality
heartlessness
ruthlessness
mercilessness
callousness
hardness
harshness
meanness
nastiness
villainy
scoundrelism
roguishness
knavery
nefariousness
flagrancy
atrocity
abomination
monstrosity
heinousness
odiousness
detestability
reprehensibility
turpitude
profligacy
degeneracy
decadence
dissoluteness
licentiousness
shamefulness
disgracefulness.
Definitions
- The quality of being morally wrong or evil
- Behavior or activity that is morally wrong or evil
- A wicked act or quality
Usage Examples
- The wickedness of the crime shocked the entire nation
- Her wickedness was evident in the way she treated her employees
- The story highlights the wickedness of the corrupt government officials
Antonyms
goodness
kindness
generosity
morality
righteousness
virtue
integrity
honesty
uprightness
innocence
purity
innocence
blamelessness
guiltlessness
sinlessness
irreproachability
respectability
honorableness
nobleness
excellence
merit
worthiness
laudability
praiseworthiness
commendability
admirability.