Iniquitous
adj ·Common ·High school level
Definitions
- 1 Characterized by iniquity (“deviation from what is right”).; Morally objectionable; sinful, wicked.
""It certainly is a most iniquitous affair," said Mr. Bennet, "and nothing can clear Mr. Collins from the guilt of inheriting Longbourn. But if you will listen to his letter, you may perhaps be a little softened by his manner of expressing himself.""
- 2 Characterized by iniquity (“deviation from what is right”).; Grossly unfair or unjust.
"It is a Maxim among theſe Men, That vvhatever has been done before may legally be done again: And therefore they take ſpecial Care to record all the Deciſions formerly made, even thoſe vvhich have through Ignorance or Corruption contradicted the Rules of common Juſtice, and the general Reaſon of Mankind. Theſe, under the Name of Precedents, they produce as Authorities, and thereby endeavour to juſtify the moſt iniquitous Opinions; […]"
- 1 characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin wordnet
Example
More examples""It certainly is a most iniquitous affair," said Mr. Bennet, "and nothing can clear Mr. Collins from the guilt of inheriting Longbourn. But if you will listen to his letter, you may perhaps be a little softened by his manner of expressing himself.""
Etymology
From iniquity + -ous (suffix forming adjectives indicating the presence of a quality in any degree (typically an abundance)).
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