Iniquidad (en. Iniquity)

/ini.kiˈðað/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Quality of being iniquitous; wickedness or unjust action.
The iniquity of the penal system was evident in the trial.
La iniquidad del sistema penal era evidente en el juicio.
Unjust action or conduct that harms others.
The iniquity of the decisions made by the leaders caused discontent.
La iniquidad de las decisiones tomadas por los líderes provocó descontento.
State of being unjust or corrupt.
We fight against the iniquity that has taken root in society.
Luchamos contra la iniquidad que se ha arraigado en la sociedad.

Etymology

From Latin 'iniquitas', which derives from 'iniquus', meaning 'unequal' or 'unjust'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fight against iniquity
To strive to combat injustice and corruption.
luchar contra la iniquidad
denounce iniquity
To make public or manifest an unjust or immoral act.
denunciar la iniquidad
live in iniquity
To spend life in a state of injustice and wrongdoing.
vivir en la iniquidad

Related Words

iniquitous
That which is unfair or unhealthy.
iniquuo
injustice
Action or effect of doing injustice.
injusticia
corrupt
That which has lost integrity or honesty.
corrupto

Slang Meanings

Extreme wickedness.
That decision was pure iniquity, it cannot be tolerated.
Esa decisión fue pura iniquidad, no se puede tolerar.
Unjust situations.
I am tired of seeing so much iniquity in the government.
Estoy cansado de ver tanta iniquidad en el gobierno.