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- [ih-nik-wi-tuh s]
- /ɪˈnɪk wɪ təs/
- /ɪˈnɪk.wɪ.təs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ih-nik-wi-tuh s]
- /ɪˈnɪk wɪ təs/
Definitions of iniquitous word
- adjective iniquitous characterized by injustice or wickedness; wicked; sinful. 1
- noun iniquitous Grossly unfair and morally wrong. 1
- adjective iniquitous sinful 1
- adjective iniquitous If you describe something as iniquitous, you mean that it is very unfair or morally bad. 0
- adjective iniquitous showing iniquity; wicked; unjust 0
- adjective iniquitous wicked or sinful. 0
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Origin of iniquitous
First appearance:
before 1720 One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1720-30; iniquit(y) + -ous
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Parts of speech for Iniquitous
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
iniquitous popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for iniquitous
adj iniquitous
- sinful — characterized by, guilty of, or full of sin; wicked: a sinful life.
- unfair — not fair; not conforming to approved standards, as of justice, honesty, or ethics: an unfair law; an unfair wage policy.
- vicious — addicted to or characterized by vice; grossly immoral; depraved; profligate: a vicious life.
- wicked — evil or morally bad in principle or practice; sinful; iniquitous: wicked people; wicked habits.
adjective iniquitous
- heinous — hateful; odious; abominable; totally reprehensible: a heinous offense.
- naughty — improper, tasteless, indecorous, or indecent: a naughty word.
- evil — Profoundly immoral and malevolent.
- bad — If you say that it is bad that something happens, you mean it is unacceptable, unfortunate, or wrong.
- immoral — violating moral principles; not conforming to the patterns of conduct usually accepted or established as consistent with principles of personal and social ethics.
Antonyms for iniquitous
adjective iniquitous
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