immorality
noun
im·mo·ral·i·ty
ˌi-(ˌ)mȯ-ˈra-lə-tē 
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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During the mid-credits scene, there are several reflections on Sammie’s life as a young man, plus a tempting offer from the vampires to give the elderly bluesman immorality.
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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
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
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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
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
See All Example Sentences for immorality
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“Immorality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immorality. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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immorality
noun
im·mo·ral·i·ty
ˌim-(ˌ)ȯ-ˈral-ət-ē
ˌim-ə-ˈral-
plural immoralities
1
: the quality or state of being immoral
2
: an immoral act or custom
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