wickedness

• Substantivo que designa a qualidade ou o estado de ser moralmente corrupto, mau ou pecaminoso; também pode se referir a um ato ou comportamento perverso e cruel.

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

incontável

1. Morally objectionable behaviorB2formal

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

   Maldade

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscorruptiondepravityevilimmoralityiniquitysinturpitudevicevillainywrongdoing

   Antônimosgoodnessmoralitypietyrighteousnessvirtue

2. Absence of moral or spiritual valuesC1formal

   A state of being without moral principles or spiritual goodness.

   Perversidade

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdarkdarknessiniquity

   Antônimosgoodnessmoralitypietyrighteousnessvirtue

3. The quality of being wickedB2formal

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

   Maldade

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbadnessbasenesscorruptiondepravityevilimmoralityiniquitymalevolencenefariousnesssinfulnessturpitudeviciousnessvilenessvillainywrongdoing

   Antônimosbenevolencegoodnessinnocencekindnessmoralitypurityrighteousnessvirtue

4. Estrangement from GodC1formal

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

   Separação de Deus

   • 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.

   Sinônimosgodlessnessimpietyiniquitysinunholinessunrighteousness

   Antônimosdevoutnessgodlinessholinesspietyrighteousnesssanctity

5. Disgusting to the senses or emotionsC1informal

   Something that is extremely unpleasant, offensive, or repulsive.

   Repugnância

   • 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.

   Antônimosagreeablenessappealingnessattractivenesspleasantness