wrongfulness

Definitions

The state or quality of being morally or ethically incorrect.

The quality of being contrary to law or justice; illegality.

Examples

The judge emphasized the inherent wrongfulness of the defendant's actions during the sentencing hearing.

She struggled to come to terms with the wrongfulness of her past decisions.

The report provided a detailed analysis regarding the legal wrongfulness of the company's accounting practices.

Synonyms

illegality injustice immorality wickedness sinfulness impropriety misconduct

Antonyms

rightfulness legality justice morality virtue rectitude propriety