Basest: meaning, definitions and examples

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basest

 

[ หˆbeษช.sษ›st ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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

lowest, meanest, vilest

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais baixo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅ€เคš

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช niedrigster

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paling rendah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะนะฝะธะถั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najniลผszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€ใ‚‚ไฝŽใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท le plus bas

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ el mรกs bajo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท en dรผลŸรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ ๋‚ฎ์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃุฏู†ู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejniลพลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najniลพลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€ไฝŽ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najniลพji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรฆgsti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ ั‚ำฉะผะตะฝะณั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ–แƒ” แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n aลŸaฤŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.