iniquitous

/i'nikwitəs/
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iniquitous

The judge condemned the iniquitous scheme to exploit the workers.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Characterized by iniquity; grossly immoral, wicked, or sinful: Describes actions, systems, or situations that are profoundly unjust, evil, or morally wrong, often in a way that offends a sense of justice or divine law.
    • Extremely unfair or unjust: Can describe situations or acts marked by a severe lack of fairness or equity.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • The dictator's iniquitous regime was responsible for widespread suffering.
    • Many considered the old laws to be iniquitous and campaigned for their repeal.
    • She was appalled by the iniquitous distribution of resources in the community.
Advanced Usage
  • "iniquitous system": A system or structure that is fundamentally unjust or corrupt.
    • Activists fought to dismantle the iniquitous system of apartheid.
  • "iniquitous act": A specific deed that is deeply wicked or sinful.
    • History judges his iniquitous acts harshly.
Variants and Related Words
  • Iniquity (n): A grossly immoral act; a wicked sin or injustice.
    • The novel explores the themes of human iniquity and redemption.
  • Iniquitously (adv): In a grossly immoral or unjust manner.
    • The wealth was iniquitously hoarded by a small elite.
Synonyms
  • Wicked: Evil or morally wrong.
  • Sinful: Characterized by or involving sin.
  • Ungodly: Irreligious; immoral; also used informally to mean outrageous.
  • Unjust: Not based on or behaving according to fairness.
  • Nefarious: Wicked or criminal.
Antonyms
  • Righteous: Morally right or justifiable.
  • Virtuous: Having high moral standards.
  • Just: Based on or behaving according to fairness.
  • Equitable: Fair and impartial.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • Den of iniquity: A place where immoral or wicked activities are common.
    • The saloon was described by the preacher as a den of iniquity.
  • The iniquity of it all: An expression of outrage at the profound injustice of a situation.
    • When she saw the verdict, she could only cry out at the iniquity of it all.
iniquitous

The judge condemned the iniquitous scheme to exploit the workers.

Adjective
  1. characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
    • iniquitous deeds
    • he said it was sinful to wear lipstick
    • ungodly acts

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