Vocabulary Builder — Essay & Answer Writing
Iniquitous
adjective
/ ih-NIK-wih-tuhs /
Hard
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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