Immorality

/ˌɪməˈrælɪti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The quality of being immoral; wickedness or wrongdoing.

The scandal revealed the immorality of the business practices in the company.

A violation of moral principles; an act that is considered morally wrong.

Many criticized his immorality in pursuing personal gain at the expense of others.

Behavior that goes against accepted standards of morality.

The novel explored themes of love and immorality in a society that judged harshly.

A state or condition of not conforming to moral standards.

Her actions were a glaring example of immorality in a community that valued integrity.

From Latin 'immoralis', where 'in-' means 'not' and 'moralis' means 'moral'.

moral compass

An internal guide to what is right and wrong.

slippery slope

A situation where a minor action leads to significant and negative consequences.

break the mold

To do something in a different way, especially in contrast to usual standards.

amoral

Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with the rightness or wrongness of something.

morality

Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.

ethical

Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.

Bad behavior

His latest movie is all about the characters' bad behavior.

Living on the edge

She's always living on the edge, embracing her immorality.