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

That immorality takes on many forms across all aspects of society. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 5 May 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

Consider this evilmeister’s brazen acts of treason and revenge, unbounded deceit, swinish immorality and negative role modeling. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 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