depravity

noun
UK: /dɪˈpræv.ə.ti/
US: /dɪˈpræv.ə.t̬i/

  1. The state of being morally bad or evil; corruption.

    1. The depravity of his actions shocked everyone.
    2. The novel explores the depths of human depravity during wartime and its terrible consequences.

  2. A morally corrupt act or practice.

    1. Such depravity is hard to understand.
    2. The politician's involvement in various depravities led to his downfall and public shaming.

Synonyms

wickedness evil corruption immorality vice debauchery

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "depravity" in English means: The state of being morally bad or evil; corruption., A morally corrupt act or practice..

The phonetic transcription of "depravity" is /dɪˈpræv.ə.ti/ in British English and /dɪˈpræv.ə.t̬i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "depravity": wickedness, evil, corruption, immorality, vice, debauchery.

Example usage of "depravity": "The depravity of his actions shocked everyone.". More examples on the page.