immorality
noun
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Definition of immorality
1 : the quality or state of being immoral especially : unchastity
2 : an immoral act or practice
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Synonyms & Antonyms for immorality
Synonyms
corruption, debauchery, depravity, iniquitousness, iniquity, libertinage, libertinism, licentiousness, profligacy, sin, vice
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The experience not only shaped his own personal views on both the immorality and ineffectiveness of torture, but also endowed him with a level of credibility and moral authority on the subject that few others could match. — Jennifer Williams, Vox, "Sen. John McCain’s complicated moral legacy on torture," 26 Aug. 2018 This week, more than 600 members of Sessions' denomination, the United Methodist Church, signed a letter accusing him of child abuse, immorality and racial discrimination. — CBS News, "Some pro-family groups silent, while others speak up on family separations," 22 June 2018 The trend was especially pronounced among white evangelicals, who strongly supported Trump and went from being the least likely to the most likely to agree that a candidate’s personal immorality had nothing to do with public service. — Jeremy W. Peters, BostonGlobe.com, "Republican voters feel a deepening bond to Trump," 24 June 2018 The trend was especially pronounced among white evangelicals, who strongly supported Mr. Trump and went from being the least likely to the most likely to agree that a candidate’s personal immorality had nothing to do with public service. — Jeremy W. Peters, New York Times, "As Critics Assail Trump, His Supporters Dig In Deeper," 23 June 2018 Liberty without law leads to chaos, immorality and violence. — Joe Lieberman, WSJ, "A Holiday for the Rule of Law," 17 May 2018 Barrett, a Kentucky feudist, had previously been convicted of moonshining, arrested for the murder of his mother and sister (which ended with the jury deadlocked) and arrested for violating immorality laws by living with a 14-year-old girl. — Dawn Mitchell, Indianapolis Star, "Retro Indy: The execution of George Barrett," 24 Mar. 2014 The trend was especially pronounced among white evangelicals, who strongly supported Trump and went from being the least likely to the most likely to agree that a candidate's personal immorality had nothing to do with public service. — Jeremy W. Peters, Anchorage Daily News, "Numb to outrage, Republican voters feel a deepening bond to Trump," 24 June 2018 Yet to admit its immorality would be a damning indictment of her record and deeply unpopular at the CIA. — The Economist, "Gina Haspel, alleged water-boarder, could be the next CIA director," 10 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'immorality.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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immorality
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Kids Definition of immorality
: the quality or state of being without principles of right and wrong
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