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wickedness

/ˈwɪk.ɪd.nəs/
wick · ed · ness
Adverb:wickedly
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Plural:wickednesses
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Adjective:wicked
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• noun

1

The quality or state of being evil, morally wrong, or deliberately harmful.

Example

"The novel explores the struggle between human kindness and deep-seated wickedness."

2

A wicked, immoral, or mischievous act or practice.

Example

"They refused to participate in such a cruel wickedness against their neighbors."

3

Playful malice, roguishness, or mischievous behavior.

Example

"A hint of playful wickedness danced in her eyes as she planned the harmless prank."

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• Rhymes for wickedness

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'wicked' (derived from Old English 'wicca', meaning wizard or sorcerer) and the noun-forming suffix '-ness'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wickedness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wickedness
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