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Synonyms & Similar Words
evil
bad
immoral
wrong
sinful
vicious
malevolent
malicious
cruel
heartless
ruthless
inhumane
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savage
barbaric
iniquitous
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infernal
vile
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hateful
odious
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unkind
uncharitable
unsympathetic
merciless
pitiless
remorseless
unfeeling
callous
hardened
inured
Meaning of Wicked
The primary meaning of the word "wicked" is morally wrong or bad.
Definitions
- Having or showing a wish to do evil to others
- Morally wrong or bad
- Playfully mischievous or humorous
Etymology of Wicked
The word "wicked" originated from Old English "wicca" meaning sorcery, and "wiccan" meaning sorcerer, which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "wikkiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "weik-" meaning to separate or to divide
Historically, the term "wicked" was used to describe something or someone evil, immoral, or malevolent, and has since evolved to encompass a range of meanings including playfully mischievous or humorous
Example Uses
- The wicked witch cast a spell on the kingdom
- He has a wicked sense of humor
- The company's wicked business practices led to its downfall
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
good
virtuous
moral
righteous
just
fair
kind
compassionate
merciful
charitable
benevolent
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moderate
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nice
sweet
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forgiving
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understanding
sympathetic
empathetic
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civil
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