'Iniquitous' definitions:

Definition of 'iniquitous'

From: WordNet
adjective
Characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin; "iniquitous deeds"; "he said it was sinful to wear lipstick"; "ungodly acts" [syn: iniquitous, sinful, ungodly]

Definition of 'Iniquitous'

From: GCIDE
  • Iniquitous \In*iq"ui*tous\, a. [From Iniquity.] Characterized by iniquity; unjust; wicked; as, an iniquitous bargain; an iniquitous proceeding. [1913 Webster]
  • Demagogues . . . bribed to this iniquitous service. --Burke.
  • Syn: Wicked; wrong; unjust; unrighteous; nefarious; criminal.
  • Usage: Iniquitous, Wicked, Nefarious. Wicked is the generic term. Iniquitous is stronger, denoting a violation of the rights of others, usually by fraud or circumvention. Nefarious is still stronger, implying a breach of the most sacred obligations, and points more directly to the intrinsic badness of the deed. [1913 Webster]

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