immorality
noun
Simple meaning
Not being in accord with standards of right or good conduct.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪmɚˈælɪti
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Definition
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noun
uncountable
The state or quality of being immoral; vice.
The quality of not being in accord with standards of right or good conduct
“The immorality of basing the defense of the West on the threat of mutual assured destruction.”
countable
An immoral act or practice.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
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This meaning: The state or quality of being immoral; vice.
Used this way, immorality is a reasonably familiar word with a faintly unfavourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Critical or judgemental
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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More ways to use immorality
- “The immorality of basing the defense of the West on the threat of mutual assured destruction.”noun
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The evil ascribed to sexual acts that violate social conventions.
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