iniquitous
grossly unfair or morally wrong
Word origin: From Latin iniquus, unequal or unjust, from aequus, equal.
Iniquitous in a sentence
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The philosopher argued that the tax system was iniquitous because it burdened the poorest citizens most.
Reformers denounced the iniquitous tax, which fell hardest on those least able to pay.
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Using “iniquitous” well
Iniquitous condemns something as grossly unjust or morally wrong, and it contrasts with righteous and just. Do not confuse it with inequitable, though the senses overlap.
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