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Dictionary: in·iq·ui·tous   (ĭ-nĭk'wĭ-təs) pronunciation
adj.
Characterized by iniquity; wicked.

iniquitously in·iq'ui·tous·ly adv.
iniquitousness in·iq'ui·tous·ness n.

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characterized by gross injustice or wickedness; vicious
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IN BRIEF: Wicked, grossly immoral.

pronunciation 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.

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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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