1. the quality or state of being corrupt; dishonesty or immorality, especially in the abuse of power or position
2. the state of being contaminated, spoiled, or degraded in quality or purity
Usage: less common than sense 1

Examples

• The investigation exposed widespread corruptness among city officials.
• Voters demanded an end to corruptness in government.
• The corruptness of the regime led to its eventual downfall.
• She spoke out against the corruptness she witnessed in the organization.
• The corruptness of the data made the study unreliable.
• His corruptness was evident in his willingness to accept bribes.