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iniquitous

[ ih-nik-wi-tuhs ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

characterized by injustice or wickedness; wicked; sinful.
Synonyms: wrong, unjust, base, evil, perverse, nefarious, flagitious
Antonyms: righteous

First recorded in 1720–30; iniquit(y) + -ous

And there are those who have a vision, if one can call it that, that sees all the above as not just unfortunate but iniquitous.

Besides, the law might be against me—Scotland's iniquitous law; but in Heaven's sight Maude was my wife, not the other.

This iniquitous and anti-christian enactment has been carried into effect in several instances.

No more will ladies comin' into this counthry have to conceal curling stones in their stockin's to avoid th' iniquitous customs.

The distinctive trait of civilized man is to obey what the majority of men regard as iniquitous, contrary to conscience.

The iniquitous devices having failed, Herbert did not dare to take away his life.

April 17, 2024axolotl

[ak-suh-lot-l ]

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