noun
- plural of corruptness; the quality or state of being corrupt; dishonesty or moral decay
Usage: typically used in formal or academic contexts; often refers to systemic or widespread dishonesty
Examples
- The investigation exposed multiple corruptnesses within the government agency.
- Historians documented the corruptnesses of the regime over several decades.
- The corruptnesses in the financial system led to widespread public distrust.
- She wrote about the various corruptnesses that plagued the institution.
- The corruptnesses revealed in the audit shocked the board of directors.