noun
Uncommon
wickedness
WIH-kihd-nuhs
Wickedness (noun) means the quality of being evil or morally wrong. Example: “The play explores the wickedness at the heart of the court.”
noun
1
The quality of being evil or morally wrong.
"The play explores the wickedness at the heart of the court."
"There was real wickedness in how he treated his staff."
2
A specific evil or immoral act.
"Cheating his own family was just one of his many wickednesses."
"The film catalogues the wickednesses of the regime."
How to use wickedness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEvil behaviour or an evil quality — the state or an instance of being wicked.
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Word forms
- Plural
- wickednesses
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Etymology
From Middle English wikkednesse, from wicked + -ness.
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What does “wickedness” mean?
The word “wickedness” means the quality of being evil or morally wrong. In plain terms, evil behaviour or an evil quality — the state or an instance of being wicked.
How do you pronounce “wickedness”?
“Wickedness” is pronounced WIH-kihd-nuhs (/ˈwɪkɪdnəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “wickedness” in a sentence?
Here is “wickedness” used in a sentence: “The play explores the wickedness at the heart of the court.”
What part of speech is “wickedness”?
“Wickedness” is a noun.
Where does the word “wickedness” come from?
The word “wickedness” comes from Middle English. From Middle English wikkednesse, from wicked + -ness.
Is “wickedness” a common word?
“Wickedness” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “wickedness” have?
“Wickedness” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the quality of being evil or morally wrong.
