degeneracy (Meaning)
degeneracy (n)
the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities
moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles
degeneracy (a.)
The act of becoming degenerate; a growing worse.
The state of having become degenerate; decline in good qualities; deterioration; meanness.
Synonyms & Antonyms of degeneracy
Synonyms:
- ruination
- downturn
- crumbling
- dip
- diminution
- drop
- deflation
- havoc
- breakup
- loss
- sag
- nadir
- demolition
- slump
- debasement
- dégringolade
- dark age
- abasement
- spoiling
- falloff
- lessening
- rotting
- lowering
- desolation
- decrement
- decimation
- dissolution
- disintegration
- shrinkage
- diminishment
- sunset
- depreciation
- ruin
Antonyms:
degeneracy Sentence Examples
- The film explored the degeneracy of society through the lens of a dystopian future.
- Some historians argue that the fall of ancient civilizations can be attributed to moral degeneracy among the ruling class.
- The artist's provocative paintings were often criticized for their perceived degeneracy by conservative critics.
- The decadent parties thrown by the elite were emblematic of the moral degeneracy prevalent in the upper echelons of society.
- Economic inequality can exacerbate social degeneracy by widening the gap between the wealthy and the impoverished.
- The playwright's work depicted the degeneracy of power and corruption in politics.
- The moral degeneracy of the protagonist was a central theme in the novel, illustrating the consequences of unchecked hedonism.
- The scientific community warned about the potential degeneracy of the ecosystem if pollution levels continued to rise unchecked.
- The rise of extremism in politics is often seen as a symptom of societal degeneracy and polarization.
- The decline in educational standards is contributing to the intellectual degeneracy of future generations.
FAQs About the word degeneracy
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The film explored the degeneracy of society through the lens of a dystopian future.
Some historians argue that the fall of ancient civilizations can be attributed to moral degeneracy among the ruling class.
The artist's provocative paintings were often criticized for their perceived degeneracy by conservative critics.
The decadent parties thrown by the elite were emblematic of the moral degeneracy prevalent in the upper echelons of society.
