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

Independents said the worst thing about Republicans was their loyalty to Trump (10%), perceptions of corruption and self-enrichment (8%), dishonesty, hypocrisy or immorality (7%), a lack of concern for ordinary people or cruelty (6%), and ineffective and weak or unqualified leadership (5%). —Emily Guskin, ABC News, 27 May 2026

Following this tendency might finally cure us not only of indigestion but also the ancient immorality of eating other organisms. —Big Think, 22 Apr. 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

Rather, a lengthy process can be initiated to remove a member from office for gross neglect of duty, gross immorality, drunkenness, or other misconduct, the Ohio School Board Association stated. —Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Mar. 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