Weird Word Wednesday- Turpitude

@BloggerDi (3121)

United States

January 9, 2019 9:57pm CST

When I saw this word, I knew I'd heard it before. I wasn't sure of its definition though. To me, it's not a pleasant-sounding word. But that might help me remember its meaning: a word that sounds bad to describe a person who behaves badly! Are any of you familiar with this word? Do you know an evil person whom you'd describe as having moral turpitude?

2 people like this

3 responses

@RasmaSandra (97912)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

10 Jan 19

I could say an amusing word. When I saw it and tried to pronounce it I got all tongue-tied. I know what got me confused turpitude sounds close to turpentine lol

2 people like this

@BloggerDi (3121)

• United States

10 Jan 19

I thought of turpentine, too @RasmaSandra!

Thank you for your comment.

2 people like this

@JamesHxstatic (29410)

• Eugene, Oregon

15 Jan 19

I have been familiar with this one, usually preceded by the word "moral." Sounds like the guy in the Oval Office to me.

1 person likes this

show previous comments

@JamesHxstatic (29410)

• Eugene, Oregon

15 Jan 19

@BloggerDi He popped right into my mind.

1 person likes this

@BloggerDi (3121)

• United States

15 Jan 19

Thanks @JamesHxstatic. Hahaa, I wondered if anyone would mention that guy!

1 person likes this

Show more comments

@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Jan 19

I have heard this one before and when I saw vile I remembered. A conversation I cannot repeat here it was used.

1 person likes this

@BloggerDi (3121)

• United States

10 Jan 19

Thank you @CarolDM. I can just imagine that was an unpleasant conversation.

1 person likes this

@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Jan 19

@BloggerDi Yes it was.

1 person likes this