wickedness
Translation
wickedness, evil, sinfulness
Examples
The story is about the wickedness of the villain.
The story is about the wickedness of the villain.
Grammar Patterns
the wickedness of (sb./sth.) the quality of being evil or morally wrong The story is about the wickedness of the villain.
Similar Words
Synonyms: evil, sin, immorality; Antonyms: goodness, virtue
Etymology
From 'wicked' + the suffix '-ness', which forms nouns indicating a state or condition.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-ness' turns an adjective into a noun. Just as 'happy' becomes 'happiness', 'wicked' becomes 'wickedness'.