iniquitously

9.9

In a way that is very unfair and morally wrong

adverb
/ɪˈnɪkwɪtəsli/

Formal

: iniquamente

Many believed the laws were enforced iniquitously against certain groups.

Examples

The government was accused of acting iniquitously during the land reforms.
He treated his employees iniquitously.
She felt iniquitously treated by her employers after the incident.
The judge ruled iniquitously against the defendant.
Many believed the laws were enforced iniquitously against certain groups.
She felt iniquitously treated by her employers after the incident.
The government was accused of acting iniquitously during the land reforms.

Synonyms

unfairly

vsiniquitously

85 1.8

In a way that treats people or things differently and not right

is harsher, signalling extreme moral wrong rather than ordinary unfairness

wrongly

vsiniquitously

65 2.7

In a way that is not correct or fair

puts stronger stress on extreme moral wrongdoing rather than mere error

grossly

vsiniquitously

Formal

54 4.3

In a way that is very wrong or extreme

is focused on unfairness and moral wrong rather than mere extremity

unjustly

vsiniquitously

25 5.2

In an unfair way

adds the sense of being extremely unfair and morally wrong

wrongfully

vsiniquitously

24 4.6

In a way that is unfair or against the law

leans more toward extreme moral wrong instead of only illegality

unreasonably

vsiniquitously

11 4.1

In a way that is unfair or much too extreme

is specifically extreme moral wrong rather than general lack of reason

egregiously

vsiniquitously

6 8.2

In an extremely bad and obvious way that shocks people

is similar but stresses deep moral unfairness rather than shock alone

unethically

vsiniquitously

3 7.0

In a way that is wrong and unfair to others

is broader, stressing severe unfairness beyond rules or standards

unconscionably

vsiniquitously

2 8.9

In a way that is very unfair or too harsh

is extreme unfairness combined with moral wrongdoing

unforgivably

vsiniquitously

2 7.1

In a way that is too bad to be excused

is extreme moral wrong but not only judged by unforgiveness

inexcusably

vsiniquitously

2 6.9

In a way that is very wrong and cannot be forgiven

focuses on severe unfairness rather than on excuseability alone

unjustifiably

vsiniquitously

2 7.0

In a way that has no good reason

means extreme unfair or morally wrong action rather than mere lack of reason

despicably

vsiniquitously

1 7.0

In a way that makes people strongly dislike someone for bad or cruel actions

is about deep moral wrong with an emphasis on unfairness

nefariously

vsiniquitously

Formal

1 8.9

In a very dishonest or illegal way

is less about criminality and more about severe moral unfairness

unrightfully

vsiniquitously

1 8.0

In a way that is not fair or right

is more intense, stressing extreme unfairness and moral fault

inequitably

vsiniquitously

1 8.0

In a way that treats people unfairly

is stronger, focusing on deep moral wrong rather than inequality alone

foully

vsiniquitously

1 7.9

In a very unfair and cruel way

is similar but highlights extreme unfairness as the main quality

reprehensibly

vsiniquitously

8.1

In a way that deserves a lot of blame for bad behavior

is about extreme unfairness rather than only blameworthiness

unrighteously

vsiniquitously

Formal

8.5

In a way that is wrong or unfair

emphasizes extreme unfairness and deep moral wrong beyond general wrongness

invidiously

vsiniquitously

Formal

9.8

In a way that makes people feel unfairly treated and angry

is about deep moral wrong rather than only causing anger

Antonyms

fairly

100 1.0

In an honest way that treats everyone the same

How Immoral

wickedly

5 6.3

iniquitously

Formal

9.9

immorally

1 7.2

unjustly

25 5.2

wrongly

65 2.7

Surface Forms

iniquitously positive

Morphology

iniquitously = iniquitous (semi-transparent) = in + iquit + ously

The adverbial form 'iniquitously' is transparently derived from 'iniquitous', but the root 'iquit' is not a recognizable English word.

Etymology

The word iniquitously comes from Latin parts in- 'not' and aequus 'equal', the same root as the common word equal. So, to act iniquitously is to act 'not equal', which means very unfairly or morally wrong.