Unrighteous
(adjective)
Not righteous; wicked, sinful, or immoral.
Origin:
Late middle english; earliest use found in john wycliffe (c1330–1384), theologian and biblical translator. from un- + righteous.
Examples:
- The unrighteous man thought he could escape justice, but in the end he was proven wrong.
- Her unrighteous actions resulted in the downfall of her once-great empire.
- The unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God, according to the scriptures.
- The unrighteous behavior of the politician caused widespread outrage and led to his resignation.
- The unrighteous leader led his people to ruin, as he pursued his own selfish interests.