immorality

noun

im·​mo·​ral·​i·​ty ˌi-(ˌ)mȯ-ˈra-lə-tē 

ˌi-mə-

1

: the quality or state of being immoral

especially : unchastity

2

: an immoral act or practice

Synonyms of immorality

• corruption
• sin
• evil
• sinfulness

Examples of immorality in a Sentence

religious denominations that regard drinking, smoking, and even dancing as examples of immorality

a sermon about modern society's casual acceptance of or indifference to immorality

Recent Examples on the Web

Rather, a lengthy process can be initiated to remove a member from office for gross neglect of duty, gross immorality, drunkenness, or other misconduct, the Ohio School Board Association stated. —Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Mar. 2026

Courteney Cox‘s dogged reporter/stand-in for media immorality Gale Weathers will naturally be on the scene once again, as well a host of recurring characters, fan favorites, and old faces from all six of the previous entries. —David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026

This approach can be applied to any behavior, including crime and immorality. —Christopher M. Filley, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2026

Forehand, in his own words, explains to NBC News the before, during and after of the trick that could give him Olympic immorality. —Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 29 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for immorality

• abnormality
• cardinality
• commonality
• communality
• cordiality
• corporeality
• criminality
• criticality
• functionality
• generality
• geniality
• hospitality

Kids Definition

immorality

noun

im·​mo·​ral·​i·​ty ˌim-(ˌ)ȯ-ˈral-ət-ē 

ˌim-ə-ˈral-

plural immoralities

1

: the quality or state of being immoral

2

: an immoral act or custom