Pravus
/ˈpræv.əs/noun
A term denoting something that is wicked, evil, or morally corrupt.
Did you know?The word 'Pravus' not only implies wickedness but has been linked to ancient ideas of moral imbalance, often associated with chaotic forces in the universe.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*prew-
“to ask, to seek, denoting a search for truth or goodness.”
Latin
Latin
pravus
“crooked, evil, corrupt, morally negative.”
Old French
Old French
prave
“wicked, base, or vile.”
Middle English
Middle English
prave
“evil, ill-natured.”
Modern English
English
pravus
“referring to something malevolent or immoral.”