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Translate files Wickedness
/ˈwɪk.ɪd.nəs/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The quality of being morally wrong or evil.
The wickedness of his actions shocked the entire community.
A wicked or evil act.
The novel explores the themes of wickedness and redemption.
The state of being wicked.
In her speech, she condemned the wickedness prevalent in society.
Etymology
From Old English 'wicca' (witch) + 'ness' (state of), related to wiccian (to cast a spell).
Common Phrases and Expressions
wicked ways:
Actions that are morally wrong or evil.
wicked laugh:
A laugh that indicates mischievousness or evil intent.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
Really cool or excellent (in a positive context), often used ironically.
That party was wicked!
Extremely bad or evil (used in a casual sense).
He has a wicked sense of humor.