iniquity
24 synonyms and 3 antonyms for iniquity, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Deep moral wrongdoing; wickedness or gross injustice.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use iniquity
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a den of iniquity
acts of iniquity
steeped in iniquity
Mostly used in formal, literary, or religious writing rather than everyday speech.
Etymology
From Latin iniquitas, "unfairness," from iniquus, "unequal or unjust" — literally in- ("not") plus aequus ("equal, fair").
Full origin of iniquity →Frequently asked questions
What does “iniquity” mean?
The word “iniquity” means deep moral wrongdoing; wickedness or gross injustice. In plain terms, serious wickedness or injustice — a fairly formal, often religious-sounding word for sin.
How do you pronounce “iniquity”?
“Iniquity” is pronounced ihn-IHK-wih-tee (/ɪnˈɪkwɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “iniquity” in a sentence?
Here is “iniquity” used in a sentence: “The preacher warned the congregation against a life of iniquity.”
What is another word for “iniquity”?
Words with a similar meaning to “iniquity” include baseness, corruption, defilement, degeneracy, degradation and depravedness.
What is the opposite of “iniquity”?
The opposite of “iniquity” — its antonyms — are integrity, morality and well-doing.
What part of speech is “iniquity”?
“Iniquity” is a noun.
Where does the word “iniquity” come from?
The word “iniquity” comes from Latin. From Latin iniquitas, "unfairness," from iniquus, "unequal or unjust" — literally in- ("not") plus aequus ("equal, fair").
