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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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And one post-pardon case is already sticking out for sheer depravity.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2025

It's pure depravity, just the way Cohn taught him.

From Salon • Nov. 18, 2024

As time went on, it became clear that McCartney's depravity spanned not just across the UK, but across the world.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2024

Nelson had recognised the depravity of his actions and had apologised for them in a letter to the judge, the court heard.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2024

They carried the conversation into the depths of depravity.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin

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