iniquity (Meaning)

Wordnet

iniquity (n)

morally objectionable behavior

an unjust act

Webster

iniquity (n.)

Absence of, or deviation from, just dealing; want of rectitude or uprightness; gross injustice; unrighteousness; wickedness; as, the iniquity of bribery; the iniquity of an unjust judge.

An iniquitous act or thing; a deed of injustice o/ unrighteousness; a sin; a crime.

A character or personification in the old English moralities, or moral dramas, having the name sometimes of one vice and sometimes of another. See Vice.

iniquity Sentence Examples

  1. The politician's blatant iniquity tainted his reputation and destroyed his career.
  2. The corporate giant faced allegations of widespread iniquity in its business practices.
  3. The judge condemned the defendant's heinous iniquity and imposed the maximum sentence.
  4. The journalist uncovered a web of iniquity within the highest echelons of government.
  5. The priest confessed his iniquity and sought forgiveness for his grievous sins.
  6. The city was rife with iniquity, as crime and corruption ran rampant.
  7. The nation condemned the iniquity of its former dictator and vowed to prevent such atrocities from recurring.
  8. The whistleblower revealed the iniquity of the system, exposing the flaws that allowed injustice to thrive.
  9. The religious leader preached against the iniquity of greed and materialism.
  10. The activist fought tirelessly to expose and combat the iniquity faced by marginalized communities.

FAQs About the word iniquity

morally objectionable behavior, an unjust actAbsence of, or deviation from, just dealing; want of rectitude or uprightness; gross injustice; unrighteousness; wi

corruption, sin, immorality, evil, evilness, sinfulness, vice, libertinage, iniquitousness, debauchery

integrity, morality, right, good, good, morality, righteousness, legitimacy,virtue, integrity

The politician's blatant iniquity tainted his reputation and destroyed his career.

The corporate giant faced allegations of widespread iniquity in its business practices.

The judge condemned the defendant's heinous iniquity and imposed the maximum sentence.

The journalist uncovered a web of iniquity within the highest echelons of government.