wickedness

[wik-id-nis]

noun

1. the quality or state of being wicked. wick. wicked.

2. wicked wick wicked conduct or practices.

3. a wicked wick wicked act or thing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of wickedness¹

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; wicked, -ness

Example Sentences

“You are wickedness, you are jealousy, you are envy, you are hatred, you are nothing,” Miller said.

From Los Angeles Times

He went on to say that conservatives would fight for Western culture and traditions and that their opponents have nothing but wickedness and jealousy.

From BBC

From then on, there was no rest for Joan, a performer whose unsparing wickedness earned her praise, loyalty and loathing.

From Salon

He then tries to hang the dog, but can’t muster the wickedness there either.

From Salon

Good is not assured victory over evil in Shakespeare, though wickedness sets in motion those forces that will hasten the end of its ride.

From Los Angeles Times

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