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.
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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