turpitude
/ˈtɝpɪˌtud/
depravity; wickedness
turpitude in a sentence
“He was dismissed for moral turpitude.”
Origin of turpitude
Latin turpitudo (baseness, ugliness) from turpis (ugly, base, shameful)
Related Words
malfeasance
wrongdoing, especially by a public official
deontology
the study of the nature of duty and obligation
virtue ethics
a moral theory that focuses on the development of virtuous character
virtuous
having or showing high moral standards
righteous
morally right or justifiable
scrupulous
diligent, thorough, and attentive to accuracy and ethics