Iniquitous
Adjective
- Grossly unfair and morally wrong.
Example Sentences
“The documentary recalls the iniquitous treatment of Indigenous peoples by the early colonizers.”
“Protesters gathered at the city council meeting, claiming there was an iniquitous vote at the last meeting.”
“The king’s iniquitous treatment of the serfs was contrasted with the riches given to the nobility.”
Word Origin
English, early 18th century
Why this word?
“Iniquitous” is a synonym for “wrong,” but you wouldn’t use it in the context of someone getting the wrong answer on a math test. This adjective has a powerful connotation related to the moral quality or fairness of something. To declare a judgment as iniquitous is to claim in formal terms that it’s profoundly immoral or unjust in some way. Don’t use the word “iniquitous” lightly, but if you have strong convictions and you feel they have been violated, this adjective will carry that weight.
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