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adjective. formal uk / ɪˈnɪk.wɪ.təs / us / ɪˈnɪk.wə.t̬əs / Add to word list. very wrong and unfair: iniquitous system It is an iniquitous system that allows a person to die because they have no money to pay for medicine. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Wrong. aberrantly. abnormal. amiss. anomalous. fallaciousness. false negative.
The meaning of INIQUITOUS is characterized by iniquity. How to use iniquitous in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Iniquitous.
Iniquitous definition: characterized by injustice or wickedness; wicked; sinful.. See examples of INIQUITOUS used in a sentence.
very wrong and unfair: iniquitous system It is an iniquitous system that allows a person to die because they have no money to pay for medicine. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Wrong. aberrantly. abnormal. amiss. anomalous. bark. fallaciousness. false negative. false positive. falsely. invalidly. irregularly. liberally. mal- quarrel.
Something that is iniquitous is extremely immoral or wicked, such as an iniquitous political regime that assassinates its enemies. Use the adjective iniquitous to describe something that is truly bad, morally wrong, extremely wicked, or completely unfair. It’s a strong word — don't use it lightly.
If you describe something as iniquitous, you mean that it is very unfair or morally bad.
iniquitous - characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin; "iniquitous deeds"; "he said it was sinful to wear lipstick"; "ungodly acts"
Definition of iniquitous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A complete guide to the word "INIQUITOUS": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
a violation of right or duty; wicked act; sin. Latin inīquitās unevenness, unfairness, equivalent. to inīqu ( us) uneven, unfair ( in- in - 3 + -īquus, combining form of aequus even, equal) + -itās - ity. Middle English 1300–50. 1. evildoing, infamy, depravity, knavery.
