1. plural of baseness; the quality or state of being base, dishonorable, or morally low
Usage: countable and uncountable uses; often used in formal or literary contexts
2. plural of baseness; the quality of being of low social rank or humble origin
Usage: archaic or formal usage

Examples

• The basenesses of his actions were condemned by all who witnessed them.
• History records the basenesses committed by corrupt officials.
• She refused to stoop to such basenesses despite the pressure.
• The novel explores the basenesses of human nature.
• Their basenesses were eventually exposed to the public.
• He was ashamed of the basenesses in his past behavior.