iniquity

noun

in·​iq·​ui·​ty i-ˈni-kwə-tē How to pronounce iniquity (audio)
plural iniquities
Synonyms of iniquity
1
: gross injustice : wickedness
2
: a wicked act or thing : sin

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the use of illegal narcotics is not only a destroyer of personal health but also an iniquity that undermines our society a nation still struggling with the aftereffects of the iniquity of slavery
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Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. — Chris Willman, Variety, 10 June 2025 For Christians, this ultimate sacrifice and defeat of death form the entire basis of the faith — a cleansing of iniquity and sin. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026 These smoky, dark dens of gaming iniquity used to be everywhere, enticing you in with flashing marquees, simple synth melodies, and crunchy 8-bit explosions. — Simon Hill, Wired News, 26 June 2025 The Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965 was supposed to end that iniquity. — ABC News, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for iniquity

Word History

Etymology

Middle English iniquite, from Anglo-French iniquité, from Latin iniquitat-, iniquitas, from iniquus uneven, from in- + aequus equal

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of iniquity was in the 14th century

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“Iniquity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iniquity. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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iniquity

noun
in·​iq·​ui·​ty in-ˈik-wət-ē How to pronounce iniquity (audio)
plural iniquities
1
: complete injustice or wickedness
2
: something that is unjust or wicked : sin

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