wickedness

• 名词，指道德败坏、邪恶或罪恶的品质或状态。

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

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1. Morally objectionable behaviorB2formal

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

   邪恶

   • 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.

   同义词corruptiondepravityevilimmoralityiniquitysinturpitudevicevillainywrongdoing

   反义词goodnessmoralitypietyrighteousnessvirtue

2. Absence of moral or spiritual valuesC1formal

   A state of being without moral principles or spiritual goodness.

   邪恶

   • 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.

   同义词darkdarknessiniquity

   反义词goodnessmoralitypietyrighteousnessvirtue

3. The quality of being wickedB2formal

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

   邪恶

   • 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.

   同义词badnessbasenesscorruptiondepravityevilimmoralityiniquitymalevolencenefariousnesssinfulnessturpitudeviciousnessvilenessvillainywrongdoing

   反义词benevolencegoodnessinnocencekindnessmoralitypurityrighteousnessvirtue

4. Estrangement from GodC1formal

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

   背离神

   • 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.

   同义词godlessnessimpietyiniquitysinunholinessunrighteousness

   反义词devoutnessgodlinessholinesspietyrighteousnesssanctity

5. Disgusting to the senses or emotionsC1informal

   Something that is extremely unpleasant, offensive, or repulsive.

   邪恶

   • 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.

   反义词agreeablenessappealingnessattractivenesspleasantness