INIQUITOUSNESS Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

iniquitousness

noun

Definition of iniquitousness

as in corruption

immoral conduct or practices harmful or offensive to society a movie about an unhinged taxi driver who is disgusted by the iniquitousness of the city's tenderloin and goes on a murderous rampage

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Noun

At the center of the story is Rashid, a prison guard who has been suspended from his job after being accused of corruption.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
Described as a combination of Filipino genre cinema with American indie grit, the film explores themes including class, power and corruption.

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of corruption

Noun

Any union that turns a blind eye when their own members commit that same sin is an embarrassment to organized labor.

— Levi Weaver, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
For one thing covetousness, as opposed to the more concrete sins like theft or murder or adultery, is a thought crime, and almost all that goes on here, happens within the minds of the characters.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of sin

Noun

Since the middle of the twentieth century, societies around the globe have undergone a collective revolution in standards and attitudes towards obscenity and immorality.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of immorality

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But soon after, in Genesis 18, God tells Abraham of plans to investigate reports of sinfulness in Sodom and Gomorrah.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026
Denver author Josiah Hesse was raised by Evangelical parents in churches that believe in the torments of hell, that their poverty is due to their sinfulness and lack of faith.

— Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026

Definition of sinfulness

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