1. the quality of being morally low, dishonorable, or contemptible
2. the quality of being of low social rank or humble origin
Usage: archaic

Examples

• The baseness of his betrayal shocked everyone who knew him.
• She was appalled by the baseness of the corrupt politician’s actions.
• The novel explores themes of human baseness and redemption.
• His baseness was revealed when he abandoned his family for money.
• The baseness of the crime left the community in disbelief.
• Despite his wealth, he could not escape the baseness of his character.