badness

• 指道德上的邪恶、败坏或不良状态；也可表示质量低劣、情况糟糕或行为顽皮的程度。

A noun referring to the quality or state of being morally wrong, inferior, or undesirable; it can describe ethical failings, the severity of unpleasant conditions, or mischievous behavior.

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1. Immoral or unethical qualityB2formal

   The quality of being morally wrong, wicked, or below acceptable ethical standards.

   邪恶

   • The badness of his actions was condemned by the entire community.
   • She could not comprehend the badness behind such a cruel decision.
   • The novel explores the inherent badness in human nature.

   同义词corruptiondepravityevilimmoralityiniquitysinfulnessunrighteousnessvilenesswickednesswrongness

   反义词goodnessmoralityrectituderighteousnessvirtue

2. Degree of undesirabilityB1informal

   The extent to which something is unpleasant, harmful, or severe, such as pain or weather conditions.

   不良程度

   • The badness of the storm forced everyone to stay indoors.
   • He complained about the badness of the pain in his leg.
   • We underestimated the badness of the traffic jam.

   同义词gravityseriousnessseverity

   反义词benignitygoodness

3. Mischievous behaviorA2informal

   A playful or naughty quality, often associated with children who cause trouble in a harmless way.

   淘气

   • The toddler's badness was endearing, even when he hid the remote.
   • Her eyes sparkled with a hint of badness before she played the prank.
   • The teacher smiled at the boy's harmless badness.

   同义词devilryimpishnessmischiefmischievousnessnaughtinessprankishnessrascalityroguishness

   反义词goodnessinnocenceobediencevirtue