depravity
word
Definition
Extreme moral corruption or wickedness; behavior that is considered deeply immoral or evil.
Usage & Nuances
Very formal and literary; used mainly to describe extreme immorality, often in philosophy, literature, or religious contexts. Collocates with 'moral', 'utter', and 'acts of'. Not used casually; stronger than 'badness' or 'wickedness'.
Spanish: depravaciónPortuguese (BR): depravaçãoPortuguese (PT): depravaçãoChinese (Simplified): 堕落Chinese (Traditional): 墮落Hindi: भ्रष्टताArabic: فساد
Example Sentences
The story describes the depravity of the villain.
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Many people were shocked by the depravity of the crime.
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He wrote a book about moral depravity in society.
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Some critics argue that the film celebrates depravity rather than warning against it.
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Centuries of war left a sense of depravity in the culture.
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She was horrified by the sheer depravity of what she saw online.
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