Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pravity

noun
/ˈprævɪti/
Definition
The quality of being morally bad or wicked.
Examples
  • The pravity of his actions shocked his friends and family.
  • In literature, characters often face the consequences of their own pravity.
  • Society must confront the pravity that exists within its own ranks.
Meaning
Pravity refers to a state of moral corruption or a depraved condition, often characterized by actions or thoughts that are considered wrong or evil.
Synonyms
  • depravity
  • corruption
  • wickedness
  • immorality
  • vice