corruptness

C2+ Topic:Describing Qualities
US /kəˈrʌptnəs/ UK /kəˈrʌptnəs/
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  1. 1
    noun

    the quality of being dishonest, depraved, or morally rotten

    The corruptness of the regime drove thousands into exile.

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From 'corrupt' plus the suffix '-ness'. 'Corrupt' derives from Latin 'corruptus', past participle of 'corrumpere' ('to spoil, break utterly').

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