Meaning of immorality in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌɪməˈrælədi/

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  1. Noun

    immorality

    Definitions

    1. the quality of not being in accord with standards of right or good conduct

    Examples

    • « the immorality of basing the defense of the West on the threat of mutual assured destruction »

    Antonyms

  2. 2. morally objectionable behavior

Famous quotes

  • « People who relieve others of their money with guns are called robbers. It does not alter the immorality of the act when the income transfer is carried out by government. »
    Cal Thomas
  • « When a citizen gives his suffrage to a man of known immorality he abuses his trust he sacrifices not only his own interest, but that of his neighbor he betrays the interest of his country. »
    Noah Webster
  • « However great an evil immorality may be, we must not forget that it is not without its beneficial consequences. It is only through extremes that men can arrive at the middle path of wisdom and virtue. »
    Wilhelm von Humboldt
  • « Immorality: the morality of those who are having a better time. »
    H. L. Mencken

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