Wickedness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwɪkɪdnəs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Wickedness is a noun meaning The state of being wicked; evil disposition; immorality.
Meaning
The state of being wicked; evil disposition; immorality.
More Meanings
- A wicked or sinful thing or act; morally bad or objectionable behaviour.
Example Sentences
We speak of wickedness as something in the soul different from virtue.
So, if a Sonne that is by his Father ſent about Merchandize, doe ſinfully miſcarry vpon the Sea; the imputation of his vvickedneſſe, by your rule, ſhould be impoſed vpon his Father that ſent him: […]
Derived from the Latin words "scelero" — which means crime or wickedness — and "phobos" meaning fear — scelerophobia is coined by both criminologists and psychologists as the fear of burglars, according to Ayla Faisal, a clinical psychologist and a PhD scholar at the Institute of Clinical Psychology at the University of Karachi.
Word Forms
- wickednesses
Synonyms for wickedness
Depending on context, synonyms include dishonour, indecency, unrighteousness, immorality, improbity, impropriety.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nefariousness, evil, iniquity, immorality, sinfulness, vileness.
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