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virtue Antonyms

Opposite of virtue

Because the opposite of virtue shifts with each meaning, the 17 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Behavior showing high moral standards; general moral excellence and righteousness.

Usage Example

"Philosophers have long debated whether civic vice can be taught in schools."

Strongest
vice
immorality
iniquity
depravity
wickedness
Strong
turpitude
corruption

• noun (Context 2)

A specific quality or trait considered morally good or desirable in a person.

Usage Example

"Patience is an essential vice when mentoring young students."

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vice
Strong
fault
failing
flaw
shortcoming
defect

• noun (Context 3)

A useful, advantageous, or beneficial quality of a thing or plan.

Usage Example

"The main drawback of the new software is its simplicity and ease of use."

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drawback
disadvantage
downside
Strong
shortcoming
weakness
limitation

Similar words to virtue

Words similar to virtue shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

merit
righteousness
advantage
morality
rectitude
integrity
goodness
probity
See all synonyms of virtue

• Nearby Words

virtual
virtualize
virtually
virtue
virtuoso
virtuous
virtuously

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Virtue. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/virtue
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