What does immorality mean?
Definitions for immorality
ˌɪm əˈræl ɪ ti, ˌɪm ɔ-im·moral·i·ty
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Princeton's WordNet
immoralitynoun
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"
evil, immorality, wickedness, iniquitynoun
morally objectionable behavior
Wiktionary
immoralitynoun
The state or quality of being immoral; vice.
immoralitynoun
An immoral act or practice.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Immoralitynoun
Dishonesty; want of virtue; contrariety to virtue.
Etymology: from immoral.
Such men are put into the commission of the peace who encourage the grossest immoralities, to whom all the bawds of the ward pay contribution. Jonathan Swift.
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immorality
Immorality is the quality, state, or characteristic of engaging in actions that are considered wrong, unethical, or violating accepted standards of conduct, typically pertaining to moral or ethical principles. This can involve behaviors that society deems as objects of moral judgment, such as dishonesty, corruption, deceit, or activities that cause harm or misfortune to others.
Webster Dictionary
Immoralitynoun
the state or quality of being immoral; vice
Immoralitynoun
an immoral act or practice
Etymology: [Cf. F. immoralit.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of immorality in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of immorality in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of immorality in a Sentence
Immorality: the morality of those who are having a better time.
I believe Gina Haspel is a patriot who loves our country and has devoted her professional life to its service and defense, however, Ms. Haspel's role in overseeing the use of torture by Americans is disturbing. Her refusal to acknowledge torture's immorality is disqualifying. I believe the Senate should exercise its duty of advice and consent and reject this nomination.
I can retain neither respect nor affection for a government which has been moving from wrong to wrong in order to defend its immorality.
It would force individuals to have to condone, accept, even celebrate, sexual immorality.
When you read the Bible you will discover that God reserved His harshest condemnation for individuals and nations that practiced idolatry – creating an imaginary god who conformed to a culture’s immorality.
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