turpitude — depravity; wickedness; moral corruption
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: depravity; wickedness; moral corruption
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɜːrpɪtuːd/
Example Sentences
- The judge ruled that his crime involved moral turpitude and denied parole.
- My roommate's turpitude includes eating my leftover pizza at 3 AM.
- The company's financial turpitude led to its inevitable bankruptcy.
turpitude
NOUN[/ˈtɜːrpɪtuːd/]
depravity; wickedness; moral corruption
a well-dressed executive slides a briefcase full of money across a polished table to another businessman. The receiving man grins wickedly as he opens the case, revealing stacks of cash inside. Meanwhile, scattered documents on the table show plans to dump toxic waste into a clean river. In the background, other suited figures nod approvingly at this corrupt deal. A large window reveals the beautiful natural landscape they plan to destroy for profit. depravity, wickedness, and moral corruption in action
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'turpitudo' meaning ugliness or baseness, derived from 'turpis' meaning ugly, shameful, or disgraceful. The word entered English in the 15th century to describe moral corruption or depravity.
Breakdown
turp- (ugly, shameful) + -itude (state or condition suffix, like in 'gratitude' or 'attitude')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The judge ruled that his crime involved moral turpitude and denied parole.”
“My roommate's turpitude includes eating my leftover pizza at 3 AM.”
“The company's financial turpitude led to its inevitable bankruptcy.”
“His turpitude reached new heights when he used the office printer for his wedding invitations.”
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