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单词 immoralities
释义

immorality

noun

im·​mo·​ral·​i·​ty ˌi-(ˌ)mȯ-ˈra-lə-tē How to pronounce immorality (audio)
ˌi-mə-
1
: the quality or state of being immoral
especially : unchastity
2
: an immoral act or practice

Synonyms

  • corruption
  • debauchery
  • depravity
  • iniquitousness
  • iniquity
  • libertinage
  • libertinism
  • licentiousness
  • profligacy
  • sin
  • vice
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Example Sentences

religious denominations that regard drinking, smoking, and even dancing as examples of immorality a sermon about modern society's casual acceptance of or indifference to immorality
Recent Examples on the Web Cheney’s heresy was not just telling the truth about the former president and his incessant lying but helping lead congressional hearings that revealed in garish and horrifying detail the depths of Trump’s immorality and reckless self-regard. Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2022 Antoinette is saved from Libs of TikTok immorality by Vignal’s love of movies. Armond White, National Review, 27 July 2022 In 1731, a woman in Nottingham was strapped into a ducking stool for immorality. Katie Dancey-downs, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 July 2022 Over the years, Belmont Park has served as backdrop to some of the sport's greatest moments as horses strive for a Triple Crown and potential spot in equine immorality. Dennis Romero, NBC News, 11 June 2022 Honor killing allows a husband or a close relative who suspects a wife or sister or daughter of immorality to kill her without trial. Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2022 Meanwhile, Philip’s mother Myra rants about the immorality of Liam’s mother having shacked up with their lodger. Claire Messud, Harper’s Magazine , 25 May 2022 Reasons for removal could include abuse of power, neglect, gross immorality, drunkenness, misfeasance, malfeasance or nonfeasance, according to Ohio law. Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 9 May 2022 And the politicians of these countries have put their citizens in this situation of immorality, because the only choice the citizens have is to observe online, in real time, how city after city of Ukraine is destroyed. New York Times, 1 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

immorality

noun

im·​mo·​ral·​i·​ty ˌi-mȯ-ˈra-lə-tē How to pronounce immorality (audio)
plural immoralities
: the quality or state of being without principles of right and wrong

immoralities

noun

plural of immorality
as in evils
that which is morally unacceptable a sermon about modern society's casual acceptance of or indifference to immorality

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • evils
  • bad
  • wrongs
  • sins
  • villainies
  • iniquities
  • atrocities
  • ills
  • enormities
  • corruptions
  • indecencies
  • depravities
  • debaucheries
  • perversions
  • abominations
  • malefactions
  • degeneracies
  • decays
  • devilries
  • squalors
  • diabolisms
  • satanisms
  • cankers
  • taboos
  • rot
  • deviltries
  • scurrilities
  • cancers
  • tabus
  • anathemas

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • moralities
  • virtues
  • rights
  • goods
  • decencies
  • integrities
  • probities
  • rectitudes
  • honesties
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