iniquitous — grossly unfair and morally wrong; wicked
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: grossly unfair and morally wrong; wicked
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/
Korean meaning: 극도로 불공정하고 도덕적으로 잘못된; 사악한
Korean pronunciation: 이**니**퀴터스
Example Sentences
- The CEO's iniquitous decision to cut workers' salaries while doubling his own bonus made headlines.
- My roommate's iniquitous habit of eating my labeled food while claiming 'sharing is caring' drove me crazy.
- The parking meter's iniquitous timing always expired exactly one minute before I returned to my car.
iniquitous
ADJECTIVE//ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs//
grossly unfair and morally wrong; wicked
The corrupt judge makes an iniquitous ruling for gold coins
Antiquitous corruption meets ubiquitous surveillance - iniquitous deeds can't hide!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin iniquus meaning 'unequal' or 'unfair.' Over time, the meaning intensified from simply 'not fair' to 'morally wicked' or 'evil.'
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📝Examples
“The CEO's iniquitous decision to cut workers' salaries while doubling his own bonus made headlines.”
“My roommate's iniquitous habit of eating my labeled food while claiming 'sharing is caring' drove me crazy.”
“The parking meter's iniquitous timing always expired exactly one minute before I returned to my car.”
“The dictator's iniquitous policies oppressed millions of innocent citizens for decades.”
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