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
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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
In Vance’s Appalachia, poverty and immorality intertwine.
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Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024
Many researchers and activists believe that the punishment of women who gossip under the guise of immorality was just an attempt to suppress the voices of the disenfranchised.
—Alice Porter, refinery29.com, 30 Jan. 2024
Although many observers have highlighted the immorality of Israel’s conduct, Israeli leaders have consistently claimed that the goal of defeating Hamas and weakening its ability to launch new attacks against Israeli civilians must take precedence over any concerns about Palestinian lives.
—Robert A. Pape, Foreign Affairs, 21 June 2024
Nor is its foolishness and immorality minimized by President Biden’s announcement that the U.S. will send a billion dollars of arms to Israel two years from now, as it is obliged to do.
—Andrew Stein, New York Daily News, 19 May 2024
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Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024
Many researchers and activists believe that the punishment of women who gossip under the guise of immorality was just an attempt to suppress the voices of the disenfranchised.
—Alice Porter, refinery29.com, 30 Jan. 2024
Although many observers have highlighted the immorality of Israel’s conduct, Israeli leaders have consistently claimed that the goal of defeating Hamas and weakening its ability to launch new attacks against Israeli civilians must take precedence over any concerns about Palestinian lives.
—Robert A. Pape, Foreign Affairs, 21 June 2024
Nor is its foolishness and immorality minimized by President Biden’s announcement that the U.S. will send a billion dollars of arms to Israel two years from now, as it is obliged to do.
—Andrew Stein, New York Daily News, 19 May 2024
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“Immorality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immorality. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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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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