Depravedness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /di-ˈprāvd/ de·praved

Meaning & Definition of Depravedness

Depravedness (adjective)

  1. marked by corruption or evil; especially, having or showing an evil and immoral character

Depravedness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the state or quality of being utterly evil

    "the prosecutor argued that the murders in their utter depravedness called for a sentence of nothing less than the death penalty"

    similar: atrociousness, atrocity, badness, depravity, diabolicalness, enormity, evilness, heinousness, hideousness, monstrosity, sinfulness, vileness, wickedness
    related: accursedness, baseness, cursedness, devilishness, execrableness, fiendishness, hellishness, corruption, decadence, degeneracy, pervertedness, immorality, infamy, notoriety
    opposite: goodness, righteousness, virtuousness
    near: morality, chasteness, innocence, purity

Related Entry: Depraved (adjective)

Depraved is a different word from Depravedness. The synonyms below are for depraved, not for depravedness.

  1. having or showing lowered moral character or standards

    "the depraved actions of a gang of madmen who had gained control of an entire nation"

    similar: corrupt, debased, debauched, decadent, degenerate, degraded, demoralized, dissipated, dissolute, jackleg, libertine, loose, perverse, perverted, rakehell, rakish, reprobate, sick, unclean, unwholesome, warped
    related: bent (chiefly British), crooked, cutthroat, dishonest, unethical, unprincipled, unscrupulous, contaminated, spoiled, tainted, bad, evil, immoral, iniquitous, miscreant, nefarious, sinful, vicious, wicked
    opposite: pure, uncorrupt, uncorrupted
    near: incorruptible, ethical, honest, principled, good, moral, righteous, virtuous

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Depravedness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Depravedness:

atrociousness, atrocity, badness, depravity, diabolicalness, enormity, evilness, heinousness, hideousness, monstrosity, sinfulness, vileness, wickedness

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Depravedness

Words with the opposite meaning of Depravedness:

goodness, righteousness, virtuousness

Related Words for Depravedness

accursedness, baseness, cursedness, devilishness, execrableness, fiendishness, hellishness, corruption, decadence, degeneracy, pervertedness, immorality, infamy, notoriety

Near Antonyms of Depravedness

morality, chasteness, innocence, purity

Word Forms of Depravedness

Derived words: depravedly (adverb), depravedness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Depravedness

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Depravedness

What does "Depravedness" mean?

"Depravedness" means marked by corruption or evil; especially, having or showing an evil and immoral character. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: marked by corruption or evil; especially, having or showing an evil and immoral character.

What is another word for "Depravedness"?

Other words for "Depravedness" include atrociousness, atrocity, badness, depravity, diabolicalness, enormity, evilness and heinousness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Depravedness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Depravedness"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Depravedness". Common alternatives include atrociousness, atrocity, badness, depravity, diabolicalness, enormity, evilness, heinousness, hideousness and monstrosity.

What is the opposite of "Depravedness"?

Antonyms of "Depravedness" include goodness, righteousness and virtuousness. Near antonyms include morality, chasteness, innocence and purity.

How do you use "Depravedness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Depravedness" in a sentence: "the prosecutor argued that the murders in their utter depravedness called for a sentence of nothing less than the death penalty".

Is "Depravedness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Depravedness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Depravedness"?

"Depravedness" is pronounced /di-ˈprāvd/ and divided into syllables as de·praved.

What is the origin of the word "Depravedness"?

First known use: 14th century.