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Meaning of heinousness
The state or quality of being heinous, which means extremely wicked or bad.
Etymology of heinousness
The word "heinousness" originates from the Old French word "haine," meaning hatred, and the suffix "-ness," which forms a noun indicating a state or quality.
Historically, the term has been used to describe actions or behaviors that are considered extremely wicked, evil, or reprehensible.
Synonyms
atrociousness
cruelty
brutality
viciousness
savagery
barbarity
inhumanity
wickedness
evilness
malevolence
malice
viciousness
ruthlessness
mercilessness
heartlessness
callousness
monstrousness
abhorrence
odiousness
detestability
reprehensibility
turpitude
depravity
degeneracy
corruption
infamy
notoriety
nefariousness
flagrance
egregiousness
heinousness
atrociousness
horror
abomination
atrocity
outrage
scandal
shame
disgrace
ignominy
baseness
vileness
foulness
nastiness
repulsiveness
Definitions
- The quality of being shockingly or outrageously bad or evil.
- * The state or fact of being extremely wicked or bad.
Usage Examples
- The heinousness of the crime shocked the entire community.
- * The heinousness of the dictator's regime was revealed after his downfall.
Antonyms
goodness
kindness
gentleness
benevolence
generosity
charity
compassion
empathy
sympathy
humanity
kindness
consideration
thoughtfulness
decency
respectability
morality
integrity
virtue
righteousness
uprightness
nobility
honor
dignity
worthiness
merit
excellence