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INIQUITOUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does iniquitous mean?
• INIQUITOUS (adjective)
The adjective INIQUITOUS has 1 sense:
1. characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
Familiarity information: INIQUITOUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
Synonyms:
Context example:
ungodly acts
Similar:
wicked (morally bad in principle or practice)
Derivation:
iniquity (morally objectionable behavior)
Context examples
These, under the name of precedents, they produce as authorities to justify the most iniquitous opinions; and the judges never fail of directing accordingly.
(Gulliver's Travels into several remote nations of the world, by Jonathan Swift)
It certainly is a most iniquitous affair, said Mr. Bennet, and nothing can clear Mr. Collins from the guilt of inheriting Longbourn.
(Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen)
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