Turpitude
(noun)
Moral wickedness or corruption; depravity.
Origin:
From the latin word "turpitude" meaning "moral wickedness".
Examples:
- The politician's actions were a clear example of turpitude.
- The CEO was fired for turpitude and violating the company's code of ethics.
- The criminal's turpitude was evident in the way he treated his victims.
- The turpitude of the regime was exposed when they committed human rights violations.
- The turpitude of the individual was reflected in the way they treated their family.