iniquity

noun
UK: /ɪˈnɪkwəti/
US: /ɪˈnɪkwəti/

  1. A very unfair and immoral act; wickedness.

    1. The king was known for his iniquity.
    2. The newspaper exposed the iniquity of the corrupt officials and their dealings.

  2. Something that is unfair or morally wrong; a sin.

    1. The judge vowed to fight iniquity.
    2. The level of iniquity in the city was shocking, with rampant crime and corruption.

Synonyms

wickedness sin evil immorality wrongdoing vice

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The word "iniquity" in English means: A very unfair and immoral act; wickedness., Something that is unfair or morally wrong; a sin..

The phonetic transcription of "iniquity" is /ɪˈnɪkwəti/ in British English and /ɪˈnɪkwəti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "iniquity": wickedness, sin, evil, immorality, wrongdoing, vice.

Example usage of "iniquity": "The king was known for his iniquity.". More examples on the page.