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Wickedness: meaning, definitions and examples

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wickedness

 

[ หˆwษชkษชdnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

evil behavior

Wickedness refers to the quality of being morally wrong or evil. It is the state of being wicked, characterized by a strong tendency to do harm or commit immoral acts. Wickedness is often associated with malicious intent and a disregard for ethical principles.

Synonyms

evil, immorality, sinfulness

Examples of usage

  • The wickedness of the villain knew no bounds as he plotted to destroy the city.
  • She was shocked by the wickedness of the crime committed against an innocent child.
  • His wickedness was evident in the cruel way he treated those around him.
Context #2 | Noun

naughtiness

Wickedness can also refer to mischievous or naughty behavior, especially in a playful or lighthearted context. It is often used to describe behavior that is cheeky or rebellious, but not necessarily harmful or evil.

Synonyms

mischievousness, naughtiness, playfulness

Examples of usage

  • The children giggled at their own wickedness as they played pranks on their teacher.
  • There was a hint of wickedness in her smile as she teased him affectionately.

Translations

Translations of the word "wickedness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น maldade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅเคทเฅเคŸเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bosheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kejahatan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะปะพะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niegodziwoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‚ชๆ„ (ใ‚ใใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mรฉchancetรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ maldad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรถtรผlรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ์•…ํ•จ (sa-ak-ham)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zlovolnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zlomyselnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‚ชๆถ (xiรฉ'รจ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zlobnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ illgirni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐัั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒแƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ maldad

Etymology

The word 'wickedness' has Old English origins, derived from the word 'wicca' meaning wicked. Over time, its meaning has evolved to encompass a broader range of immoral or mischievous behavior. The concept of wickedness has been explored in various literary works and religious texts, often as a theme to highlight the battle between good and evil.

See also: wickedly.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,166, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.