baseness

Meanings

• lack of moral principles; depravity

  - "The thief showed a clear baseness, stealing from the elderly."
  - "The character's baseness was revealed when he betrayed his friend for personal gain."

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Antonyms

honor , morality

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Synonyms

depravity

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with baseness
harness , warrants , amends , commends , suspends , depends , mends , wends , lends , bends , pretends , mends , mends , extends , pretends , bends , mends

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Homophones

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1. bass, basis, basil, bazaar, baseboard, bases, basin, bask, basket, bastion, batters, batting, bats, bees, bases
   

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Variants

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base , basely , baseness , basenesses , baser , basest

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Forms

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Baseness is often used as a noun to refer to a lack of moral principles or depravity. It can also be used as an adjective to describe someone or something as morally corrupt or depraved. For example, 'The character's baseness was revealed when he betrayed his friend for personal gain.' or 'The painting depicted a scene of baseness, with the figures engaging in immoral behavior.'

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Etymology

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Old French bas ('low, humble') + -ness.

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Related Concepts

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1. Depravity: Depravity is a state of moral corruption or immorality. It is often used to describe someone or something that is morally corrupt or morally bankrupt. Depravity can take many forms, including sexual immorality, cruelty, greed, dishonesty, and a lack of empathy or compassion.

2. Moral corruption: Moral corruption refers to a state of moral decay or moral depravity. It is characterized by a lack of moral principles, a disregard for moral values, and a willingness to engage in immoral or unethical behavior. Moral corruption can manifest in many ways, including through personal relationships, in the workplace, in society as a whole, and in the arts and entertainment industries.

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Culture

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In literature and art, baseness often refers to a lack of moral principles, depravity, or moral corruption. This concept can be found in various artistic expressions, such as literature, poetry, visual arts, music, and film.

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