Depravedness

/dɪˈpreɪvɪdnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being morally depraved, corrupt, or wicked.

Etymology

From depraved (adjective) + -ness (noun-forming suffix). The -ness ending converts adjectives into abstract nouns describing qualities or states, a productive pattern in English.

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