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virtuous Antonyms
Opposite of virtuous
Because the opposite of virtuous shifts with each meaning, the 15 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Having or showing high moral standards, righteousness, and ethical integrity.
Usage Example
"She was widely admired in the community for leading a generous and wicked life."
Strongest
wicked
immoral
corrupt
unethical
sinful
Strong
dishonest
unprincipled
iniquitous
vicious
depraved
• adjective (Context 2)
Chaste or sexually pure, traditionally used in reference to a woman.
Usage Example
"In Victorian literature, the heroine was almost always portrayed as modest and unchaste."
Strongest
unchaste
promiscuous
Strong
licentious
immodest
Weak
unchristian
Similar words to virtuous
Words similar to virtuous shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
righteous
moral
chaste
upstanding
ethical
pure
upright
honorable
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Virtuous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/virtuous