wickedness
gb/wˈɪkɪdnəs/ us/wˈɪkɪdnəs/
B2
英語
~ 5500
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B2
state
1
the state of being morally evil
The quality of being very bad, cruel, or evil in a moral way.
用法パターン：
the wickedness of [someone/something]
よくある間違い：
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'*.
類義語
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.)
対義語
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.)
コロケーション
great wickedness
|pure wickedness
|human wickedness
|full of wickedness
|the depth of wickedness
|an act of wickedness
テーマ
ethics
|religion
|society
|character
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The novel explores the wickedness that can grow in a person who is given too much power.
- She was shocked by the sheer wickedness of the regime's treatment of its own people.
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- They were afraid of the wickedness they saw in the war.
- The leader's wickedness caused pain for many people.
- 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.
名詞
C1
event
2
a particular wicked or evil act
One very bad or evil action.
用法パターン：
an act of wickedness
よくある間違い：
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.
類義語
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.)
対義語
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.)
コロケーション
an act of wickedness
|this wickedness
|such wickedness
|unspeakable wickedness
|their wickedness
|punish the wickedness
テーマ
ethics
|law
|religion
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The judge described the murder as an act of pure wickedness.
- History will remember this invasion as a great wickedness against a peaceful nation.
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- The attack was a terrible wickedness.
- People marched in the streets to protest this wickedness.
- 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.
名詞
informal
C1
entity
3
playful or cheeky mischief
A fun kind of bad behavior, like teasing or little tricks, that is not truly harmful.
用法パターン：
a hint of wickedness in [someone/something]
よくある間違い：
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.
類義語
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.)
対義語
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.)
コロケーション
a touch of wickedness
|a hint of wickedness
|eyes full of wickedness
|smile of wickedness
|a little wickedness
|a playful wickedness
テーマ
humor
|relationships
|personality
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- There was a flash of wickedness in his smile as he planned the surprise.
- Her eyes sparkled with wickedness when she joked about his old haircut.
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- She smiled with a little wickedness in her eyes.
- He joked about his boss with friendly wickedness.
- 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.