Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

enormities

noun
/ɪˈnɔːrmɪtiz/
Definition
The quality of being very serious, grave, or extreme in nature.
Examples
  • The enormities of the war left lasting scars on the community.
  • He spoke out against the enormities of corruption in the government.
  • Many were shocked by the enormities committed during the conflict.
Meaning
Enormities refer to the extreme seriousness or wickedness of an act, situation, or action. It often communicates a sense of something that is outrageously bad or unacceptable.
Synonyms
  • atrocities
  • outrages
  • grievances
  • inhumanities