vice
intermediateB2/vaɪs/ · vice
A moral fault or weakness; a negative quality of character.
Meanings
A moral fault or weakness; a negative quality of character.
اخلاقی عیب یا کمزوری؛ کردار کا منفی وصف۔
بدعنوانی
badanwaani
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- moral vice
- social vice
- vice of greed
Example Sentences
Greed is often considered a significant vice in moral philosophy.
لالچ کو اکثر اخلاقی فلسفہ میں ایک اہم بدعنوانی سمجھا جاتا ہے۔
Laalach ko aksar ik ahem badanwaani samjha jata hai.
He struggled to overcome his vices and lead a more virtuous life.
اس نے اپنی بدعنوانیوں پر قابو پانے اور ایک زیادہ نیک زندگی گزارنے کی کوشش کی۔
Us ne apni badanwaaniyon par qabu pane aur ek zyada nek zindagi guzarne ki koshish ki.
Society often frowns upon any kind of vice, viewing it as detrimental.
سماج کسی بھی قسم کی بدعنوانی کی مذمت کرتا ہے، اسے نقصان دہ سمجھتا ہے۔
Samaaj kisi bhi qism ki badanwaani ki mazammat karta hai, ise nuqsan deh samjhta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'vice' as the 'bad' part of 'advice' - it's something negative.
Picture a devilish character representing bad habits or immoral behaviors.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خود گراں دام سر ذولفقار کی خوشبو، بدعنوانی کا بیج لیے چلے ہے یہ عشق
Khud garaan daam sar Zulfiqar ki khushboo, Badanwaani ka beej liye chale hai yeh ishq.
The fragrance of the Zulfiqar's tip burdened with self, This love walks carrying the seed of vice.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چور کبھی سیدھا نہیں ہوتا۔
Chor kabhi seedha nahi hota.
A thief is never straight.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "vitium" — fault, defect, crime
First known use: 14th century
The term 'vice' evolved from the Latin word 'vitium', which referred to a defect or fault. Over time, it came to be associated with immoral behavior or habits.