Definition of «enormity»

The word "enormity" refers to something that is extremely bad or wrong, especially in terms of its scale or impact. It can also refer to an act of great cruelty or wickedness, or a thing of monstrous size or scale. The term often implies a sense of shock and disbelief at the magnitude of what has occurred or been done.

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The enormity of the earthquake's destruction was evident as entire buildings crumbled to the ground.
The enormity of the crime shocked the community, as they couldn't believe such a heinous act happened in their peaceful town.
As the team entered the cave, they were confronted with the enormity of its vastness, realizing their expedition would be more challenging than anticipated.
The enormity of the task at hand overwhelmed her, but she knew she had to start somewhere if she wanted to make a difference.
The writer struggled to capture the enormity of the protagonist's emotions in a single scene, as they were incredibly complex and profound.

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So much of putting this issue together came down to doing the research and soul - searching to really understand the differences between shame and guilt, and shame as a normal emotion and when it crossed into unhealthy territory and the effects of that toxic shame and then the sheer enormity of effort that must take place for a person to heal from a shame - based self - image.» (attachmentparenting.org)
Hitler's extermination of six million Jews thus becomes runner - up in enormity to what white empire - builders had done before him to the blacks of Africa. (religion-online.org)
Audiences are encouraged to clap along — as well as marvel that the roof hasn't yet been blown off with the sheer enormity of ebullient soul. (chicagoparent.com)
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Definition of «enormity»

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