Basest: meaning, definitions and examples
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basest
[ หbeษช.sษst ]
moral character
The term 'basest' is used to describe someone or something that is the most base or low in moral standing or ethical quality. It implies a lack of decency or principles and is often associated with negative traits such as greed or cruelty.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The basest acts of betrayal are often committed in the name of greed.
- He demonstrated his basest nature when he took advantage of the vulnerable.
- Her basest motivations were revealed when she chose profit over compassion.
Translations
Translations of the word "basest" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mais baixo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช niedrigster
๐ฎ๐ฉ paling rendah
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะนะฝะธะถัะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ najniลผszy
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใไฝใ
๐ซ๐ท le plus bas
๐ช๐ธ el mรกs bajo
๐น๐ท en dรผลรผk
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ฅ ๋ฎ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฃุฏูู
๐จ๐ฟ nejniลพลกรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ najniลพลกรญ
๐จ๐ณ ๆไฝ็
๐ธ๐ฎ najniลพji
๐ฎ๐ธ lรฆgsti
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตาฃ ัำฉะผะตะฝะณั
๐ฌ๐ช แงแแแแแแ แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษn aลaฤฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ el mรกs bajo
Etymology
The word 'base' comes from the Old French 'bas', which means 'low' or 'mean'. This term entered the English language around the 14th century. The adjective 'basest' is a superlative form of 'base', emphasizing the extremity of low quality or moral depravity. Its use often connotes contempt or disdain, reflecting societal judgments about character and behavior. Over time, the term has been used in both literature and everyday language to describe actions or individuals viewed as lacking virtue or integrity. The evolution of its usage reflects the shifting moral standards and expectations within culture and society.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #28,022, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 28019 poi
- 28020 precipitately
- 28021 recharging
- 28022 basest
- 28023 pariah
- 28024 maceration
- 28025 arrogantly
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