Iniquitous

Meaning

Grossly unfair, unjust, or morally wrong.

Origin / Etymology

Latin iniquitas (injustice), from in (not) plus aequus (equal, fair)

Synonyms

Unjust Inequitable Unconscionable

Antonyms

Just Equitable Righteous

Example Sentence

"The iniquitous distribution of land remains at the heart of rural inequality and recurring agrarian unrest."

🎯 UPSC Usage

Use in GS1 Society, GS4 Ethics and Essay answers to condemn structural injustice in strong moral terms.

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