wickedness

• Существительное, обозначающее качество или состояние моральной испорченности, зла или греховности.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being morally bad, evil, or sinful.

uncountable

1. Morally objectionable behaviorB2formal

   Actions or conduct that are considered evil, sinful, or morally wrong.

   Злоба

   • The novel explores the depths of human wickedness.
   • He was punished for his wickedness and cruelty.
   • The story is a classic tale of good versus wickedness.

   Synonymscorruptiondepravityevilimmoralityiniquitysinturpitudevicevillainywrongdoing

   Antonymsgoodnessmoralitypietyrighteousnessvirtue

2. Absence of moral or spiritual valuesC1formal

   A state of being without moral principles or spiritual goodness.

   Порочность

   • The philosopher argued that wickedness stems from ignorance.
   • The community was shocked by the wickedness of the crime.
   • She believed that wickedness was a choice, not an inherent trait.

   Synonymsdarkdarknessiniquity

   Antonymsgoodnessmoralitypietyrighteousnessvirtue

3. The quality of being wickedB2formal

   The inherent characteristic of being evil, harmful, or mischievous.

   Злоба

   • The villain's wickedness was evident in his every action.
   • The fairy tale warns against the wickedness of greed.
   • His wickedness was legendary in the village.

   Synonymsbadnessbasenesscorruptiondepravityevilimmoralityiniquitymalevolencenefariousnesssinfulnessturpitudeviciousnessvilenessvillainywrongdoing

   Antonymsbenevolencegoodnessinnocencekindnessmoralitypurityrighteousnessvirtue

4. Estrangement from GodC1formal

   A state of being separated from divine grace or religious righteousness.

   Отчуждение от Бога

   • The sermon spoke of wickedness as a turning away from God.
   • In many religions, wickedness leads to spiritual downfall.
   • He prayed for forgiveness for his wickedness.

   Synonymsgodlessnessimpietyiniquitysinunholinessunrighteousness

   Antonymsdevoutnessgodlinessholinesspietyrighteousnesssanctity

5. Disgusting to the senses or emotionsC1informal

   Something that is extremely unpleasant, offensive, or repulsive.

   Отвратительность

   • The wickedness of the smell made everyone leave the room.
   • She couldn't bear the wickedness of the scene before her.
   • The movie depicted the wickedness of war in graphic detail.

   Antonymsagreeablenessappealingnessattractivenesspleasantness