Synonyms for
Wickedness
Definition
Wickedness means the quality of being evil or morally wrong.
Synonyms & similar words
evil
repulsiveness
sliminess
iniquity
sinfulness
ugliness
darkness
loathsomeness
dark
immorality
lousiness
sin
vileness
nefariousness
evil
immorality
sinfulness
corruption
depravity
vileness
wicked
malevolence
maleficence
malice
malignity
cruelty
atrociousness
heinousness
monstrosity
iniquity
sin
wrongdoing
vice
badness
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Example sentences
- The wickedness of stealing is against the law.
- The wickedness of lying made him lose his friends.
- The wickedness of cheating in the game was not fair.
- The wickedness of bullying another student is wrong.
- The wickedness of killing innocent animals is cruel.
Quotes
The only thing necessary for the triumph of wickedness is for good men to do nothing. - Edmund Burke
Wickedness is a myth invented by good people to account for the curious attractiveness of others. - Oscar Wilde
Hypocrisy is the necessary burden of villainy, affectation part of the chosen trappings of deception. The cant of those who pretend to goodness is always unmasked sooner or later by the eloquence of actions. - Edmund Burke