taintedness

Example:The politician's corruption led to a loss of public trust.

Definition:A state or quality of being morally corrupt or decayed; a condition of decay or corruption; a state of decline in quality, value, etc.

Example:The taint of dishonesty within the organization spread through all levels of management.

Definition:A quality or influence that impairs purity or integrity; a harmful or corrupting element; a defilement or mark of vice or disorder.

Example:The sacred text was desecrated by its defilement due to accidental water damage.

Definition:The state of having been polluted or desecrated; a marked violation of what is considered pure, just, or sacred.