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
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
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Hank isn’t being accused of mere immorality, after all; he’s being accused of rape, which was also a crime back in Kierkegaard’s days.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
Beyond the inherent immorality of thoughtlessly torturing and killing birds and wildlife, Death Pipes are an example of the hidden toll that people and their structures are exacting on nature.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Most important as the President approaches this initial meeting is that Putin is not rewarded for his aggression, for geopolitical reasons beyond the illegality and immorality of his actions.
—Miriam Sapiro, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
The immorality and inhumanity of these acts have cascaded through families, friends, and communities.
—Nick Gauthier, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2025
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
Beyond the inherent immorality of thoughtlessly torturing and killing birds and wildlife, Death Pipes are an example of the hidden toll that people and their structures are exacting on nature.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Most important as the President approaches this initial meeting is that Putin is not rewarded for his aggression, for geopolitical reasons beyond the illegality and immorality of his actions.
—Miriam Sapiro, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
The immorality and inhumanity of these acts have cascaded through families, friends, and communities.
—Nick Gauthier, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2025
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“Immorality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immorality. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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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
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