enormity

Definitions

The great or extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong.

A grave crime or a gross violation of moral or social order.

Examples

The enormity of the disaster left the entire nation in a state of shock.

He did not seem to grasp the enormity of his crime until the judge read the sentence.

We were overwhelmed by the sheer enormity of the task that lay ahead of us.

Synonyms

atrocity wickedness depravity monstrosity heinousness evil viciousness

Antonyms

virtue goodness rectitude morality innocence integrity righteousness