wickedness

• Nom désignant la qualité ou l'état de ce qui est moralement mauvais, pervers ou méchant, ou un acte ou une action de nature malveillante ou cruelle.

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

indénombrable

1. Morally objectionable behaviorB2formal

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

   Méchanceté

   • 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.

   Synonymescorruptiondepravityevilimmoralityiniquitysinturpitudevicevillainywrongdoing

   Antonymesgoodnessmoralitypietyrighteousnessvirtue

2. Absence of moral or spiritual valuesC1formal

   A state of being without moral principles or spiritual goodness.

   Absence de valeurs morales

   • 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.

   Synonymesdarkdarknessiniquity

   Antonymesgoodnessmoralitypietyrighteousnessvirtue

3. The quality of being wickedB2formal

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

   méchanceté

   • 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.

   Synonymesbadnessbasenesscorruptiondepravityevilimmoralityiniquitymalevolencenefariousnesssinfulnessturpitudeviciousnessvilenessvillainywrongdoing

   Antonymesbenevolencegoodnessinnocencekindnessmoralitypurityrighteousnessvirtue

4. Estrangement from GodC1formal

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

   Éloignement de Dieu

   • 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.

   Synonymesgodlessnessimpietyiniquitysinunholinessunrighteousness

   Antonymesdevoutnessgodlinessholinesspietyrighteousnesssanctity

5. Disgusting to the senses or emotionsC1informal

   Something that is extremely unpleasant, offensive, or repulsive.

   Caractère répugnant

   • 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.

   Antonymesagreeablenessappealingnessattractivenesspleasantness