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baseness
[/ˈbeɪsnəs/]
noun
feminine
baixeza
1.
The quality or state of being morally low, dishonorable, or despicable
The baseness of his actions shocked everyone in the community.
A baixeza de suas ações chocou a todos na comunidade.
2.
Lack of moral or ethical principles; depravity
She couldn't forgive the baseness of his betrayal.
Ela não conseguia perdoar a baixeza de sua traição.
3.
The quality of being of low social status or humble origin
In medieval times, baseness of birth determined one's social position.
Na Idade Média, a baixeza de nascimento determinava a posição social de alguém.
4.
Lack of dignity or respectability
The baseness of the insult was beneath his usual standards.
A vulgaridade do insulto estava abaixo de seus padrões usuais.
Synonyms
depravity
dishonor
meanness
vileness
degradation
ignominy
unworthiness
Antonyms
nobility
honor
dignity
virtue
integrity
excellence
respectability
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
baixeza
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
baixeza
Standard regional usage
São Paulo
baixeza
Standard regional usage; sometimes 'vileza' for emphasizing moral depravity
Portugal
baixeza
Standard usage; also 'vileza' or 'indignidade' in formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
the baseness of human nature
sink to baseness
moral baseness
baseness of character
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