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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Advised by Anne Boleyn and Thomas Cromwell, who sincerely believed in the Reformation, Henry started with accusations of corruption and immorality in the Church, then used intimidation and changes to the law to transfer all the wealth and land to himself.
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Literary Hub, 29 Oct. 2025
His upbringing and mother's beliefs about the immorality of women seemed to have played a role in his later actions.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 16 Oct. 2025
The disruptions began last month when officials in five northern provinces announced an internet ban as part of a crackdown on immorality.
—Mushtaq Yusufzai, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2025
Even aside from Trump’s own enthusiastic personal immorality and impiety, his political style — the pugnacious smear artist and demagogic braggart — was the antithesis of what evangelicals had sought before.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 23 Sep. 2025
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Literary Hub, 29 Oct. 2025
His upbringing and mother's beliefs about the immorality of women seemed to have played a role in his later actions.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 16 Oct. 2025
The disruptions began last month when officials in five northern provinces announced an internet ban as part of a crackdown on immorality.
—Mushtaq Yusufzai, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2025
Even aside from Trump’s own enthusiastic personal immorality and impiety, his political style — the pugnacious smear artist and demagogic braggart — was the antithesis of what evangelicals had sought before.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Immorality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immorality. Accessed 28 Nov. 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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