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depravity

American  
[dih-prav-i-tee] / dɪˈpræv ɪ ti /

noun

plural

depravities

  1. the state of being depraved. depraved.

  2. a depraved depraved act or practice.

depravity British  
/ dɪˈprævɪtɪ /

noun

  1. the state or an instance of moral corruption

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Other Word Forms

  • nondepravity noun

Etymology

Origin of depravity

First recorded in 1635–45; deprave + -ity

Example Sentences

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While depravity is omnipresent, that doesn’t mean it’s all-consuming.

From Salon • Dec. 5, 2025

That 2013 Respect at Work review looked into BBC culture in light of Jimmy Savile's depravity.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2025

Even with the debauchery and depravity so vividly portrayed by Wambaugh, unsung acts of goodwill and tenderness emerge through the blue fog.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2025

When Warner Bros. learned about the extent of Polley’s fiscal depravity, they mothballed the album.

From Salon • Dec. 17, 2024

To me, religion is about our dignity, not our depravity.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

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