virtuous
12 antonyms and opposites of virtuous, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Having strong moral character; morally good.
Antonyms
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman vertuous, ultimately from Latin virtus, "moral excellence." Related to virtue and virtuoso.
Full origin of virtuous →Frequently asked questions
What does “virtuous” mean?
The word “virtuous” means having strong moral character; morally good. In plain terms, morally good or upright.
How do you pronounce “virtuous”?
“Virtuous” is pronounced VURT-shoors (/ˈvɝt͡ʃuəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “virtuous” in a sentence?
Here is “virtuous” used in a sentence: “He led a quiet, virtuous life devoted to helping others.”
What is the opposite of “virtuous”?
The opposite of “virtuous” — its antonyms — are bad, dishonest, immodest, immoral and incontinent.
What part of speech is “virtuous”?
“Virtuous” is an adjective.
Where does the word “virtuous” come from?
The word “virtuous” comes from Latin. From Anglo-Norman vertuous, ultimately from Latin virtus, "moral excellence." Related to virtue and virtuoso.
Is “virtuous” a common word?
“Virtuous” is an uncommon word in modern English.