wickedness
gb/wˈɪkɪdnəs/ us/wˈɪkɪdnəs/
B2
Inglés
~ 5500
gonoszság, gonosztett, huncutság
SUSTANTIVO
B2
1
gonoszság
B1
Patrón de uso:
the wickedness of [someone/something]
The novel explores the wickedness that can grow in a person who is given too much power.
A regény azt a gonoszságot tárja fel, amely kialakulhat az emberben, ha túl nagy hatalmat kap.
She was shocked by the sheer wickedness of the regime's treatment of its own people.
Megdöbbentette, milyen elképesztő gonoszsággal bánt a rezsim a saját népével.
Many religious traditions warn that unchecked wickedness leads to suffering and destruction.
The documentary showed how ordinary citizens were drawn into systems of wickedness and cruelty.
He believed that love, not law, was the only force strong enough to overcome human wickedness.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
They were afraid of the wickedness they saw in the war.
Féltek attól a gonoszságtól, amelyet a háborúban láttak.
The leader's wickedness caused pain for many people.
A vezető gonoszsága sok embernek okozott szenvedést.
Some people fight against wickedness in their community.
Stories often show the struggle between goodness and wickedness.
Her speech warned about the danger of human wickedness.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'wickedness' with the slang use of 'wicked' meaning 'very good' or 'cool'. In serious or formal contexts, 'wickedness' always refers to moral evil, never something positive. Another common mistake is using the adjective form where a noun is needed, e.g. saying *'the wicked of his heart'* instead of *'the wickedness of his heart'*.
Significado
the state of being morally evil
Colocaciones
great wickedness
|pure wickedness
|human wickedness
|full of wickedness
|the depth of wickedness
|an act of wickedness
Sinónimos
evil (Broad and very common; can refer to people, actions, or general forces of moral badness.)
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sinfulness (Often used in religious contexts, focusing on going against God's will or moral law.)
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depravity (Suggests extreme moral corruption or total loss of moral standards.)
Antónimos
goodness (General term for moral rightness and kindness, the direct opposite of wickedness.)
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virtue (Emphasizes positive moral habits and qualities rather than general moral goodness.)
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righteousness (Often religious; suggests living in a morally correct and just way.)
Temas
ethics
|religion
|society
|character
|core_vocabulary
Definición
The quality of being very bad, cruel, or evil in a moral way.
The state or quality of being very morally bad, cruel, or evil.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
2
gonosztett
B2
Patrón de uso:
an act of wickedness
The judge described the murder as an act of pure wickedness.
A bíró a gyilkosságot a tiszta gonoszság megnyilvánulásának nevezte.
History will remember this invasion as a great wickedness against a peaceful nation.
A történelem erre az invázióra úgy fog emlékezni, mint egy békés nemzet ellen elkövetett súlyos gonosztettre.
The community refused to stay silent about the wickedness committed in their name.
She dedicated her life to repairing the damage done by her father's wickedness.
Witnesses struggled to find words strong enough to describe the wickedness they had seen.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The attack was a terrible wickedness.
A támadás szörnyű gonosztett volt.
People marched in the streets to protest this wickedness.
Az emberek az utcára vonultak, hogy tiltakozzanak ez ellen a gonosztett ellen.
He could not forget the wickedness he had done.
They want justice for the wickedness against the children.
The film shows the wickedness of the crime clearly.
Error frecuente:
Learners may not realize that 'wickedness' can be countable in this sense and is often used with 'an act of'. In formal writing, say 'an act of wickedness' rather than simply *'a wickedness'*, which can sound odd or old-fashioned.
Significado
a particular wicked or evil act
Colocaciones
an act of wickedness
|this wickedness
|such wickedness
|unspeakable wickedness
|their wickedness
|punish the wickedness
Sinónimos
atrocity (A very cruel or violent act, especially in war or conflict; focuses strongly on horror and cruelty.)
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crime (Any illegal act; can include wickedness but also minor offenses that may not feel morally shocking.)
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evil deed (Plain, descriptive phrase for a morally very bad action.)
Antónimos
good deed (A kind or morally good act, directly contrasting with a wicked act.)
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act of kindness (Focuses on care and help to others rather than moral wrong.)
Temas
ethics
|law
|religion
|core_vocabulary
Definición
One very bad or evil action.
A specific act or deed that is very morally bad, cruel, or evil.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
INFORMAL
3
huncutság
B1
Patrón de uso:
a hint of wickedness in [someone/something]
There was a flash of wickedness in his smile as he planned the surprise.
Ahogy a meglepetést tervezte, huncutság villant a mosolyában.
Her eyes sparkled with wickedness when she joked about his old haircut.
Huncutság csillogott a szemében, amikor a régi frizurája miatt ugratta.
The comedian's gentle wickedness made fun of everyone without truly offending anybody.
He loved the slight wickedness in her humor; it kept conversations exciting.
Their friendship was full of shared jokes and a harmless wickedness that only they understood.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She smiled with a little wickedness in her eyes.
Egy kis huncutság csillogott a szemében, amikor mosolygott.
He joked about his boss with friendly wickedness.
Barátságos huncutsággal viccelődött a főnökén.
There is a touch of wickedness in her sense of humor.
The children planned some harmless wickedness for April Fools' Day.
I like the wickedness in his jokes because they are funny, not mean.
Error frecuente:
Learners may think this always means serious evil. In light, social contexts, 'wickedness' can describe playful teasing or mild naughtiness. Check the tone: if people are laughing or talking about jokes and flirting, it usually refers to mischief, not real moral evil.
Significado
playful or cheeky mischief
Colocaciones
a touch of wickedness
|a hint of wickedness
|eyes full of wickedness
|smile of wickedness
|a little wickedness
|a playful wickedness
Sinónimos
mischief (Very close in meaning; suggests playful trouble or harmlessly bad behavior.)
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naughtiness (Often used for children or light, playful disobedience; can sound slightly childish.)
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cheekiness (Stresses bold or slightly rude behavior done in a humorous or charming way.)
Antónimos
innocence (Suggests complete lack of bad intention or mischief.)
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seriousness (Opposite in mood; focuses on being proper and not playful or naughty.)
Temas
humor
|relationships
|personality
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A fun kind of bad behavior, like teasing or little tricks, that is not truly harmful.
Playful naughtiness, teasing, or mischief that is not meant to cause real harm.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
wickedness
AFI
GB/wˈɪkɪdnəs/
US/wˈɪkɪdnəs/
Sílabas y acento
wicked - ness (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (wicked)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: wickedness
- Plural: wickedness
Familia de palabras
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