Word of the Day - 01/17/26
turpitude
/'tɜrpɪ,tud/(n.): a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice
His double life suggested a moral turpitude more fitting for Dr. Jekyll’s darker half than a respected public figure.
Word Origin
The word 'turpitude' originates from the Latin word 'turpitudo', meaning "ugliness, foulness, baseness". This Latin noun is derived from the Latin adjective 'turpis', meaning "ugly, shameful, disgraceful". The English word 'turpitude' adopted the meaning of inherent baseness or depravity, often in a moral sense.