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iniquitous
adjective
Synonyms
vicious, villainous, iniquitous, nefarious, corrupt, degenerate mean highly reprehensible or offensive in character, nature, or conduct.
vicious may directly oppose virtuous in implying moral depravity, or may connote malignancy, cruelty, or destructive violence.
villainous applies to any evil, depraved, or vile conduct or characteristic.
iniquitous implies absence of all signs of justice or fairness.
nefarious suggests flagrant breaching of time-honored laws and traditions of conduct.
corrupt stresses a loss of moral integrity or probity causing betrayal of principle or sworn obligations.
degenerate suggests having sunk to an especially vicious or enervated condition.
Examples of iniquitous in a Sentence
Word History
1726, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near iniquitous
Cite this Entry
“Iniquitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iniquitous. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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