iniquitous

Meanings

• adjective

  morally wicked; sinful; unjust

  - "The iniquitous actions of the corrupt officials led to public outrage."
  - "Despite his iniquitous behavior, he continued to hold a position of power."

• adjective

  belonging to or deserving punishment or damnation

  - "The souls of the iniquitous were sent to the underworld."
  - "The judge delivered a stern warning to the iniquitous defendants."

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Antonyms

righteous

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Synonyms

perverse , flagitious , nefarious

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with iniquitous
equinox , nosyfox , box

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Variants

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iniquitous , iniquitously , iniquitousness , iniquitousnesses

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Etymology

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from the Latin word 'iniquus', meaning 'unequal, unjust, wicked'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'iniquitous' appears 11 times in the King James Version of the Bible.

2. The word 'iniquitous' comes from the Latin word 'iniquus', which also means 'unequal' or 'unbalanced'.

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Related Concepts

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1. sin: Iniquitous actions are often considered synonymous with sin, which refers to an act that is contrary to moral law or religious commandments.

2. justice: The concept of iniquitous actions is closely related to the concept of justice, which refers to fairness and morality in actions or conduct.

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Culture

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The term 'iniquitous' has been used extensively in religious and moral contexts to describe actions or individuals that are morally wrong or unjust. It has appeared in various religious texts, including the Bible, and has been a central theme in literature, particularly in works dealing with morality and ethics.

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1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person performing an unjust or wicked act to help remember the meaning of iniquitous.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word iniquitous with the concept of moral wrongdoing or sin to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic such as 'Iniquitous actions are Inequitable and Unjust' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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