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baseness Synonyms
Another word for baseness
Choosing another word for baseness depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The quality of being morally low, dishonorable, or contemptible in character or conduct.
Usage Example
"The historian's biography exposed the sheer vileness of the informant's betrayal of his closest friends."
Strongest
vileness
ignobility
depravity
turpitude
Strong
degeneracy
sordidness
meanness
infamy
wickedness
corruption
• noun (Context 2)
Inferiority in quality, value, or composition, especially regarding metals alloyed with less precious elements.
Usage Example
"The assayer quickly detected the inferiority of the counterfeit coins by testing their density and weight."
Strongest
inferiority
Strong
impurity
coarseness
cheapness
worthlessness
paltriness
• noun (Context 3)
The condition of having humble, lowly, or obscure social origins (now chiefly historical or literary).
Usage Example
"In feudal society, the perceived lowliness of a person's birth severely restricted their opportunities for advancement."
Strongest
lowliness
Strong
humbleness
ignobility
commonness
obscurity
Opposites of baseness
The opposite of baseness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
nobility
purity
honor
virtue
fineness
integrity
aristocracy
superiority
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Baseness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/baseness