Definition

The state of being morally low or lacking in good qualities.

Example

His actions revealed a baseness that shocked everyone around him.

Conversation

I was reading this article about moral dilemmas, and it mentioned the idea of baseness in people's actions.

That's interesting! It’s crazy how some people can act without any sense of morality.

Right? It made me think about how we judge someone's character based on their choices.

Absolutely, baseness really shows a lot about a person's true nature.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Baseness → It is formed from "base" (from Old French *base*, meaning low or of low status) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "baseness" refers to the state of being low or morally low.

Memory Tip

Think of 'base' meaning low, and '-ness' indicating a state. This helps you remember that 'baseness' refers to the quality of being low or morally inferior.

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