English · Culture & Society
vice
/vaɪs/
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immoral habit or fault
Intermediatenoun
Definition
An immoral or bad habit, or wickedness in general. It is the opposite of virtue and can refer to minor weaknesses too.
Example
Gambling was his one serious vice, and it slowly drained the family's hard-earned savings.
Gambling was his one serious vice, and it slowly drained the family's hard-earned savings.
Etymology
From Old French 'vice', from Latin 'vitium' (fault, defect).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in ethics, religion, and everyday speech.