adj.
Characterized by iniquity; wicked.
iniquitously in·iq'ui·tous·ly adv.
iniquitousness in·iq'ui·tous·ness n.
Dictionary:
in·iq·ui·tous (ĭ-nĭk'wĭ-təs) ![]() |
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It always appeared a most iniquitous scheme to me—to fight ourselves for what we are daily robbing and plundering from those who have as good a right to freedom as we have.
— Abigail Adams (1744-1818), U.S. matriarch.
| WordNet: iniquitous |
The adjective has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
Synonyms: sinful, ungodly
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| iniquous |
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