wickedness

noun

wick·​ed·​ness ˈwi-kəd-nəs 

1

: the quality or state of being wicked

2

: something wicked

Synonyms of wickedness

• mischief
• playfulness

Examples of wickedness in a Sentence

a couple of live wires who got into all kinds of wickedness during their vacation in Las Vegas

the movie featured a villain of unadulterated wickedness

Recent Examples on the Web

Cathy’s treatment of Adam isn’t rooted in innate wickedness, as in Steinbeck’s novel, but personal experience. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2026

Hartnett brings none of the wickedness that made his performance in Trap so much fun, just coming across as flat onscreen even as his character has to navigate some wild turns. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026

Miller was bold, having learned of life’s wickedness at an early age. — Air Mail, 25 July 2026

On the day of Cal and John's Sabbath fight over Cal's hair, Reverend Rose delivers a sermon that focuses on wickedness and fear. — Paula Cooper, CBS News, 5 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1