iniquitous

Definition

Characterized by iniquity (“deviation from what is right”).

Etymology

From iniquity + -ous (suffix forming adjectives indicating the presence of a quality in any degree (typically an abundance)).

Example Sentences

• ""It certainly is a most iniquitous affair," said Mr. Bennet, "and nothing can clear Mr. Collins from the guilt of inheriting Longbourn. But if you will listen to his letter, you may perhaps be a little softened by his manner of expressing himself.""
• "Are you aware, sir, that we have gone to enormous expense to resist this iniquitous attempt of yours?"
• "The storm-centre of a combined newspaper attack lasting for months, Daylight's character had been torn to shreds. There was no fact in his history that had not been distorted into a criminality or a vice. This public making of him over into an iniquitous monster had pretty well crushed any lingering hope he had of getting acquainted with Dede Mason."

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