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

Examples of immorality in a Sentence

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
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Bad things happen when good people tolerate the immorality and lawlessness of a state or federal government. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2025 Segregationists resisted integration by calling it a threat, arguing that interracial relationships would foster immorality. Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2025 Variety learned the actor is currently accused of propaganda against the Iranian regime and promoting immorality through her role in Rasoulof’s latest. Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025 Brian has more immorality in his bones. Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 23 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for immorality

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of immorality was circa 1566

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“Immorality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immorality. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

immorality

noun
im·​mo·​ral·​i·​ty ˌim-(ˌ)ȯ-ˈral-ət-ē How to pronounce immorality (audio)
ˌim-ə-ˈral-
plural immoralities
1
: the quality or state of being immoral
2
: an immoral act or custom

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