Iniquitously: meaning, definitions and examples
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iniquitously
[ ɪˈnɪkwɪtəsli ]
immoral behavior
The adverb 'iniquitously' refers to actions or behaviors that are characterized by wickedness or gross injustice. When something is done iniquitously, it suggests a blatant disregard for moral principles and ethical standards. This term often conveys a sense of extreme wrongdoing, often associated with oppression or moral corruption. It is not commonly used in everyday language, but it finds relevance in literary and formal discussions concerning justice and morality.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He acted iniquitously, causing harm to many.
- The government was criticized for ruling iniquitously, favoring the wealthy.
- They treated the workers iniquitously, denying them fair wages.
Translations
Translations of the word "iniquitously" in other languages:
🇵🇹 iniquitamente
🇮🇳 अधर्मपूर्वक
🇩🇪 ungerecht
🇮🇩 secara tidak adil
🇺🇦 беззаконно
🇵🇱 niesprawiedliwie
🇯🇵 不正に
🇫🇷 iniquement
🇪🇸 iniquitariamente
🇹🇷 haksız yere
🇰🇷 부당하게
🇸🇦 بشكل غير عادل
🇨🇿 nepřiměřeně
🇸🇰 nečestne
🇨🇳 不正当地
🇸🇮 nepravično
🇮🇸 órétt
🇰🇿 заңсыз
🇬🇪 არამართლზომიერად
🇦🇿 haqsız
🇲🇽 iniquitariamente
Etymology
The word 'iniquitously' originates from the Latin term 'iniquitas', which means 'unequal' or 'unjust'. This Latin root combines 'in-', a prefix that denotes 'not', with 'aequus', meaning 'equal' or 'fair'. The term emphasizes a lack of justice or equality. It transitioned into Middle French as 'iniquité', retaining the same core meaning of moral unfairness. By the time it entered the English language in the late 14th century, its meaning had firmly established itself in contexts discussing moral wrongs and injustices. Over the centuries, 'iniquitously' became associated with a range of social and ethical discussions, often in literary and philosophical texts that critique societal injustices. Today, it continues to be used in formal and academic contexts, especially when discussing issues of morality, corruption, and unethical behavior.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,327, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.