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Is there an antonym for the adjective “edifyingâ€� The reason being, I've been trying to find a suitable translation for the Italian word "diseducativo", but so far have found none.
Dictionaries give the following translation of the word "diseducativo":
morally corrupting, negatively influencing;
contributing to bad upbringing, educationally harmful.
I know the immediate opposite of "edifying" should be "unedifying", but according to all definitions this last simply means, not having the result of improving morality, intellect, etc.
However, the word "diseducativo" evokes something worse than that. It actually counters the edifying process. It is used to refer to someone or something, like a role model or a tv show that has a bad influence on moral beliefs. Not simply "not edifying", but rather "counter-edifying"; a word that doesn't exist though.
The word "diseducativo" can also be mistaken for the opposite of the English word "educative" (or its more used synonym "educational") which is the rare word "antieducational", opposing the provision of knowledge.
The thing is, for some reason, the word "diseducativo" is not simply related to knowledge or instruction, but, as I mentioned above, to moral beliefs and upbringing.
Now, let me also add this funny thing I came across in my research. On Vocabulary.com I found the related verb "to instill" (normally positive beliefs and values on someone). And the explanation says:
"Parents work hard to develop, or instill, positive beliefs and values in their children. Interestingly, there's no corresponding word for when parents pass down their bad habits."
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Is there an antonym for the adjective “edifyingâ€� The reason being, I've been trying to find a suitable translation for the Italian word "diseducativo", but so far have found none.
Dictionaries give the following translation of the word "diseducativo":
morally corrupting, negatively influencing;
contributing to bad upbringing, educationally harmful.
I know the immediate opposite of "edifying" should be "unedifying", but according to all definitions this last simply means, not having the result of improving morality, intellect, etc.
However, the word "diseducativo" evokes something worse than that. It actually counters the edifying process. It is used to refer to someone or something, like a role model or a tv show that has a bad influence on moral beliefs. Not simply "not edifying", but rather "counter-edifying"; a word that doesn't exist though.
The word "diseducativo" can also be mistaken for the opposite of the English word "educative" (or its more used synonym "educational") which is the rare word "antieducational", opposing the provision of knowledge.
The thing is, for some reason, the word "diseducativo" is not simply related to knowledge or instruction, but, as I mentioned above, to moral beliefs and upbringing.
Now, let me also add this funny thing I came across in my research. On Vocabulary.com I found the related verb "to instill" (normally positive beliefs and values on someone). And the explanation says:
"Parents work hard to develop, or instill, positive beliefs and values in their children. Interestingly, there's no corresponding word for when parents pass down their bad habits."
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asked 1 hour ago
Francesco Di Giuseppe
418112
You ask about an Italian word, which could be off topic. Have you looked up antonymns of edify?
– Weather Vane
1 hour ago
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I'm not asking about an Italian word. I only mentioned one in order to add more details and better explain the English word I'm looking for, which I'm afraid doesn't exist.
– Francesco Di Giuseppe
1 hour ago
He asks about an English word, "the opposite to edifying" and gives the italian as an example of why he thinks that such a word would exist. Well asked and on topic]
– James K
1 hour ago
@JamesK throughout the question OP asks for a translation of diseducativo.
– Weather Vane
59 mins ago
Regardless of the Italian word or the English word, you have mentioned two different meanings. (And edifying has two different meanings.) It's very likely you'll never find a single word that means the opposite of both meanings. You seem to lean more toward causing immorality or bad behaviour—but it's not entirely clear if you're ruling out causing confusion or giving misinformation.
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51 mins ago
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Is there an antonym for the adjective “edifyingâ€� The reason being, I've been trying to find a suitable translation for the Italian word "diseducativo", but so far have found none.
Dictionaries give the following translation of the word "diseducativo":
morally corrupting, negatively influencing;
contributing to bad upbringing, educationally harmful.
I know the immediate opposite of "edifying" should be "unedifying", but according to all definitions this last simply means, not having the result of improving morality, intellect, etc.
However, the word "diseducativo" evokes something worse than that. It actually counters the edifying process. It is used to refer to someone or something, like a role model or a tv show that has a bad influence on moral beliefs. Not simply "not edifying", but rather "counter-edifying"; a word that doesn't exist though.
The word "diseducativo" can also be mistaken for the opposite of the English word "educative" (or its more used synonym "educational") which is the rare word "antieducational", opposing the provision of knowledge.
The thing is, for some reason, the word "diseducativo" is not simply related to knowledge or instruction, but, as I mentioned above, to moral beliefs and upbringing.
Now, let me also add this funny thing I came across in my research. On Vocabulary.com I found the related verb "to instill" (normally positive beliefs and values on someone). And the explanation says:
"Parents work hard to develop, or instill, positive beliefs and values in their children. Interestingly, there's no corresponding word for when parents pass down their bad habits."
word-request
asked 1 hour ago
Francesco Di Giuseppe
418112
Is there an antonym for the adjective “edifyingâ€� The reason being, I've been trying to find a suitable translation for the Italian word "diseducativo", but so far have found none.
Dictionaries give the following translation of the word "diseducativo":
morally corrupting, negatively influencing;
contributing to bad upbringing, educationally harmful.
I know the immediate opposite of "edifying" should be "unedifying", but according to all definitions this last simply means, not having the result of improving morality, intellect, etc.
However, the word "diseducativo" evokes something worse than that. It actually counters the edifying process. It is used to refer to someone or something, like a role model or a tv show that has a bad influence on moral beliefs. Not simply "not edifying", but rather "counter-edifying"; a word that doesn't exist though.
The word "diseducativo" can also be mistaken for the opposite of the English word "educative" (or its more used synonym "educational") which is the rare word "antieducational", opposing the provision of knowledge.
The thing is, for some reason, the word "diseducativo" is not simply related to knowledge or instruction, but, as I mentioned above, to moral beliefs and upbringing.
Now, let me also add this funny thing I came across in my research. On Vocabulary.com I found the related verb "to instill" (normally positive beliefs and values on someone). And the explanation says:
"Parents work hard to develop, or instill, positive beliefs and values in their children. Interestingly, there's no corresponding word for when parents pass down their bad habits."
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You ask about an Italian word, which could be off topic. Have you looked up antonymns of edify?
– Weather Vane
1 hour ago
1
I'm not asking about an Italian word. I only mentioned one in order to add more details and better explain the English word I'm looking for, which I'm afraid doesn't exist.
– Francesco Di Giuseppe
1 hour ago
He asks about an English word, "the opposite to edifying" and gives the italian as an example of why he thinks that such a word would exist. Well asked and on topic]
– James K
1 hour ago
@JamesK throughout the question OP asks for a translation of diseducativo.
– Weather Vane
59 mins ago
Regardless of the Italian word or the English word, you have mentioned two different meanings. (And edifying has two different meanings.) It's very likely you'll never find a single word that means the opposite of both meanings. You seem to lean more toward causing immorality or bad behaviour—but it's not entirely clear if you're ruling out causing confusion or giving misinformation.
– Jason Bassford
51 mins ago
add a comment |Â
You ask about an Italian word, which could be off topic. Have you looked up antonymns of edify?
– Weather Vane
1 hour ago
1
I'm not asking about an Italian word. I only mentioned one in order to add more details and better explain the English word I'm looking for, which I'm afraid doesn't exist.
– Francesco Di Giuseppe
1 hour ago
He asks about an English word, "the opposite to edifying" and gives the italian as an example of why he thinks that such a word would exist. Well asked and on topic]
– James K
1 hour ago
@JamesK throughout the question OP asks for a translation of diseducativo.
– Weather Vane
59 mins ago
Regardless of the Italian word or the English word, you have mentioned two different meanings. (And edifying has two different meanings.) It's very likely you'll never find a single word that means the opposite of both meanings. You seem to lean more toward causing immorality or bad behaviour—but it's not entirely clear if you're ruling out causing confusion or giving misinformation.
– Jason Bassford
51 mins ago
You ask about an Italian word, which could be off topic. Have you looked up antonymns of edify?
– Weather Vane
1 hour ago
You ask about an Italian word, which could be off topic. Have you looked up antonymns of edify?
– Weather Vane
1 hour ago
1
1
I'm not asking about an Italian word. I only mentioned one in order to add more details and better explain the English word I'm looking for, which I'm afraid doesn't exist.
– Francesco Di Giuseppe
1 hour ago
I'm not asking about an Italian word. I only mentioned one in order to add more details and better explain the English word I'm looking for, which I'm afraid doesn't exist.
– Francesco Di Giuseppe
1 hour ago
He asks about an English word, "the opposite to edifying" and gives the italian as an example of why he thinks that such a word would exist. Well asked and on topic]
– James K
1 hour ago
He asks about an English word, "the opposite to edifying" and gives the italian as an example of why he thinks that such a word would exist. Well asked and on topic]
– James K
1 hour ago
@JamesK throughout the question OP asks for a translation of diseducativo.
– Weather Vane
59 mins ago
@JamesK throughout the question OP asks for a translation of diseducativo.
– Weather Vane
59 mins ago
Regardless of the Italian word or the English word, you have mentioned two different meanings. (And edifying has two different meanings.) It's very likely you'll never find a single word that means the opposite of both meanings. You seem to lean more toward causing immorality or bad behaviour—but it's not entirely clear if you're ruling out causing confusion or giving misinformation.
– Jason Bassford
51 mins ago
Regardless of the Italian word or the English word, you have mentioned two different meanings. (And edifying has two different meanings.) It's very likely you'll never find a single word that means the opposite of both meanings. You seem to lean more toward causing immorality or bad behaviour—but it's not entirely clear if you're ruling out causing confusion or giving misinformation.
– Jason Bassford
51 mins ago
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Corrupting or (stronger) depraved/depraving seem to carry the sense you need.
This is an obscene book that would deprave anyone who has to read it.
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James K
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I don't know why, but I can't recall ever seeing deprave used as a verb. It's in the dictionary, though.
– Andrew
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If we are primarily discussing the moral effect, debasing is the first thing that comes to mind. It could apply to intellectual effects, but the primary sense is moral. Of course, "edify" is primarily about morality as well, but the idea is that as you learn, you become more moral.
Actually corrupting is also a great synonym on the moral side.
It's not normally possible to take education (knowledge) from someone unless you mislead them.
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2 Answers
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active
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up vote
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Corrupting or (stronger) depraved/depraving seem to carry the sense you need.
This is an obscene book that would deprave anyone who has to read it.
answered 1 hour ago
James K
29.8k13580
I don't know why, but I can't recall ever seeing deprave used as a verb. It's in the dictionary, though.
– Andrew
38 mins ago
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up vote
3
down vote
Corrupting or (stronger) depraved/depraving seem to carry the sense you need.
This is an obscene book that would deprave anyone who has to read it.
answered 1 hour ago
James K
29.8k13580
I don't know why, but I can't recall ever seeing deprave used as a verb. It's in the dictionary, though.
– Andrew
38 mins ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
3
down vote
up vote
3
down vote
Corrupting or (stronger) depraved/depraving seem to carry the sense you need.
This is an obscene book that would deprave anyone who has to read it.
answered 1 hour ago
James K
29.8k13580
Corrupting or (stronger) depraved/depraving seem to carry the sense you need.
This is an obscene book that would deprave anyone who has to read it.
answered 1 hour ago
James K
29.8k13580
answered 1 hour ago
James K
29.8k13580
answered 1 hour ago
James K
29.8k13580
answered 1 hour ago
James K
29.8k13580
29.8k13580
I don't know why, but I can't recall ever seeing deprave used as a verb. It's in the dictionary, though.
– Andrew
38 mins ago
add a comment |Â
I don't know why, but I can't recall ever seeing deprave used as a verb. It's in the dictionary, though.
– Andrew
38 mins ago
I don't know why, but I can't recall ever seeing deprave used as a verb. It's in the dictionary, though.
– Andrew
38 mins ago
I don't know why, but I can't recall ever seeing deprave used as a verb. It's in the dictionary, though.
– Andrew
38 mins ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
If we are primarily discussing the moral effect, debasing is the first thing that comes to mind. It could apply to intellectual effects, but the primary sense is moral. Of course, "edify" is primarily about morality as well, but the idea is that as you learn, you become more moral.
Actually corrupting is also a great synonym on the moral side.
It's not normally possible to take education (knowledge) from someone unless you mislead them.
answered 59 mins ago
farnsy
2,154115
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
If we are primarily discussing the moral effect, debasing is the first thing that comes to mind. It could apply to intellectual effects, but the primary sense is moral. Of course, "edify" is primarily about morality as well, but the idea is that as you learn, you become more moral.
Actually corrupting is also a great synonym on the moral side.
It's not normally possible to take education (knowledge) from someone unless you mislead them.
answered 59 mins ago
farnsy
2,154115
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
up vote
2
down vote
If we are primarily discussing the moral effect, debasing is the first thing that comes to mind. It could apply to intellectual effects, but the primary sense is moral. Of course, "edify" is primarily about morality as well, but the idea is that as you learn, you become more moral.
Actually corrupting is also a great synonym on the moral side.
It's not normally possible to take education (knowledge) from someone unless you mislead them.
answered 59 mins ago
farnsy
2,154115
If we are primarily discussing the moral effect, debasing is the first thing that comes to mind. It could apply to intellectual effects, but the primary sense is moral. Of course, "edify" is primarily about morality as well, but the idea is that as you learn, you become more moral.
Actually corrupting is also a great synonym on the moral side.
It's not normally possible to take education (knowledge) from someone unless you mislead them.
answered 59 mins ago
farnsy
2,154115
answered 59 mins ago
farnsy
2,154115
answered 59 mins ago
farnsy
2,154115
answered 59 mins ago
farnsy
2,154115
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You ask about an Italian word, which could be off topic. Have you looked up antonymns of edify?
– Weather Vane
1 hour ago
1
I'm not asking about an Italian word. I only mentioned one in order to add more details and better explain the English word I'm looking for, which I'm afraid doesn't exist.
– Francesco Di Giuseppe
1 hour ago
He asks about an English word, "the opposite to edifying" and gives the italian as an example of why he thinks that such a word would exist. Well asked and on topic]
– James K
1 hour ago
@JamesK throughout the question OP asks for a translation of diseducativo.
– Weather Vane
59 mins ago
Regardless of the Italian word or the English word, you have mentioned two different meanings. (And edifying has two different meanings.) It's very likely you'll never find a single word that means the opposite of both meanings. You seem to lean more toward causing immorality or bad behaviour—but it's not entirely clear if you're ruling out causing confusion or giving misinformation.
– Jason Bassford
51 mins ago