iniquity

noun

i-ˈni-kwə-tē How to pronounce iniquity (audio)
Definition of iniquitynext
1
as in corruption
immoral conduct or practices harmful or offensive to society the use of illegal narcotics is not only a destroyer of personal health but also an iniquity that undermines our society

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2
as in evil
that which is morally unacceptable a nation still struggling with the aftereffects of the iniquity of slavery

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Recent Examples of iniquity 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 Thanks to an incessant stream of sensational newspaper articles and a nonstop rumor mill, the public had the idea of Hollywood as a lair of iniquity and debasement. — Literary Hub, 24 June 2025 Along with dissociation, generational iniquities are endangering our whole health. — Maisha Standifer, Essence, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for iniquity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for iniquity
  1. corruption
  2. evil
  3. sin
  4. bad
  5. sinfulness
  6. immorality
Noun
  • The electoral authority based the candidate bans on a law against corrupt practices that in previous years saw some parliamentary seats bought with money linked to drug trafficking, corruption and tax evasion.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • Seems like far too many appreciate this type of corruption, and making money on SM for lies, is precisely that.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of corruption
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  • Commissioned by Mattel as a blatant weekly half-hour commercial for its popular toy line, the show pits He-Man and his heroic chums against the evil (but strangely inept) Skeletor in a battle for control of Castle Grayskull.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 5 July 2026
  • During the War for Independence, the tribe saw the British as the lesser of two evils.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of evil
Noun
  • The angels, still in disguise as men, inform Lot that the city will be destroyed as punishment for its sins.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026
  • Solidaridad sin Fronteras has 58,000 health professionals among its members.
    — Sarah Moreno July 1, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Definition of sin
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  • In addition to public goods, AI will also create public bads.
    — James Broughel, Forbes.com, 8 June 2026
  • Naturally, the meeting is a flop because no one was prepared, and their spontaneous ideas are frankly fireable-offense bad (a baguette bag shaped like a baguette for Paris?
    — Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2025
Definition of bad
Noun
  • But soon after, in Genesis 18, God tells Abraham of plans to investigate reports of sinfulness in Sodom and Gomorrah.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026
  • Denver author Josiah Hesse was raised by Evangelical parents in churches that believe in the torments of hell, that their poverty is due to their sinfulness and lack of faith.
    — Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
Definition of sinfulness
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  • Independents said the worst thing about Republicans was their loyalty to Trump (10%), perceptions of corruption and self-enrichment (8%), dishonesty, hypocrisy or immorality (7%), a lack of concern for ordinary people or cruelty (6%), and ineffective and weak or unqualified leadership (5%).
    — Emily Guskin, ABC News, 27 May 2026
  • That immorality takes on many forms across all aspects of society.
    — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 5 May 2026
Definition of immorality

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