iniquitous

[ ih-nik-wi-tuhs ]

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adjective

characterized by injustice or wickedness; wicked; sinful.

Origin of iniquitous

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First recorded in 1720–30; iniquit(y) + -ous

Other words for iniquitous

flagitious, nefarious, perverse, evil, base, unjust, wrong

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Opposites for iniquitous

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Other words from iniquitous

in·iq·ui·tous·ly, adverb
in·iq·ui·tous·ness, noun
un·in·iq·ui·tous, adjective
un·in·iq·ui·tous·ly, adverb
un·in·iq·ui·tous·ness, noun

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How to use iniquitous in a sentence

And there are those who have a vision, if one can call it that, that sees all the above as not just unfortunate but iniquitous.
What History Will Say About Obamacare and the Government Shutdown | Michael Tomasky | October 2, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
Besides, the law might be against me—Scotland's iniquitous law; but in Heaven's sight Maude was my wife, not the other.
Elster's Folly | Mrs. Henry Wood
This iniquitous and anti-christian enactment has been carried into effect in several instances.
Fox's Book of Martyrs | John Foxe
No more will ladies comin' into this counthry have to conceal curling stones in their stockin's to avoid th' iniquitous customs.
Mr. Dooley Says | Finley Dunne
The distinctive trait of civilized man is to obey what the majority of men regard as iniquitous, contrary to conscience.
My Religion | Leo Tolstoy

The iniquitous devices having failed, Herbert did not dare to take away his life.
Witch, Warlock, and Magician | William Henry Davenport Adams

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