wickedness

noun
UK: /ˈwɪkɪdnəs/
US: /ˈwɪkɪdnəs/

  1. The state of being morally bad or evil.

    1. His wickedness made people afraid.
    2. The king's wickedness led to a rebellion against his rule, nobody liked him.

  2. Very naughty or mischievous behavior.

    1. The child's wickedness was funny.
    2. There was a touch of wickedness in her eyes as she planned the surprise, it was going to be so great.

Synonyms

immorality vice sin mischief evil

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "wickedness" in English means: The state of being morally bad or evil., Very naughty or mischievous behavior..

The phonetic transcription of "wickedness" is /ˈwɪkɪdnəs/ in British English and /ˈwɪkɪdnəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "wickedness": immorality, vice, sin, mischief, evil.

Example usage of "wickedness": "His wickedness made people afraid.". More examples on the page.