Turpitude \Tur"pi*tude\, n. [L. turpitudo, from turpis foul, base.] Inherent baseness or vileness of principle, words, or actions; shameful wickedness; depravity. --Shak. web1913

turpitude n : a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice: "the various turpitudes of modern society" [syn: {depravity}] wn