1. the quality or state of being morally corrupt, wicked, or perverted
Usage: formal; often used in philosophical or religious contexts

Examples

• The novel explores the depravedness of human nature when unchecked by law.
• Religious texts often warn against the depravedness that comes from greed and lust.
• Historians debated whether the depravedness of the regime was unique or typical of authoritarian systems.
• The judge condemned the depravedness evident in the defendant's crimes.
• Philosophers have long questioned whether depravedness is innate or learned.
• The film's portrayal of depravedness in the criminal underworld shocked many viewers.