INIQUITOUS

iniquitous, sinful, ungodly

(adjective) characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin; “iniquitous deeds”; “he said it was sinful to wear lipstick”; “ungodly acts”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

iniquitous (comparative more iniquitous, superlative most iniquitous)

wicked or sinful

morally objectionable

Synonyms

• (wicked): flagitious, nefarious

• (morally objectionable): perverse

Antonyms

• righteous

Source: Wiktionary

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In*iq"ui*tous, a. Etym: [From Iniquity.]

Definition: Characterized by iniquity; unjust; wicked; as, an iniquitous bargain; an iniquitous proceeding. Demagogues . . . bribed to this iniquitous service. Burke.

Syn.

– Wicked; wrong; unjust; unrighteous; nefarious; criminal.

– Iniquitous, Wicked, Nefarious. Wicked is the generic term. Iniquitous is stronger, denoting a violation of the rights of others, usually by fraud or circumvention. Nefarious is still stronger, implying a breach of the most sacred obligations, and points more directly to the intrinsic badness of the deed.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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