unchasteness

noun

Definition of unchastenessnext
as in impurity

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  1. impurity
  2. unchastity
  3. evil
  4. wickedness
Noun
  • Nitrosamine impurities may increase the risk of cancer if people are exposed to them above acceptable levels over long periods of time, according to the FDA.
    Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 24 Oct. 2024
  • The charcoal formula is said to have detoxifying properties that help draw out any impurities clogging the hair follicle that cause buildup on the scalp and lead to itchiness.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of impurity
Noun
  • On their wedding day, Claudio repudiates and humiliates Hero at the altar, accusing her of unchastity (the highest of crimes) and unfaithfulness.
    Don Aucoin, BostonGlobe.com, 28 July 2022
  • Traditionally, an allegation of a woman’s unchastity constitutes libel per se.
    Jack Greiner, The Enquirer, 27 May 2021
Definition of unchastity
Noun
  • As an examination of evil, The Penguin knocked it out of the park.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • But the script also heightens dramatic themes of injustice, persecution and the concept of evil as a useful scapegoating tool.
    David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of evil
Noun
  • Bre works hard to convince us that she’s conflicted over what to do with this information and is sympathetic to Chelsea’s plight, but Amanda Lynn radiates a wickedness that undercuts however decent Bre is trying to be here.
    Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2024
  • When not sparring with the resolute Tell, Gessler is oft accompanied by snooty henchmen and a rebellious princess (Emily Beecham), giving him plenty of outlets to flex his wickedness.
    J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 11 Sep. 2024
Definition of wickedness
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