Wrong, in the context of a set of beliefs. Sin, if one believes in such things. When asking if an action is immoral, usually it is first necessary to determine what morality is. Oft-times, people have no clear concept of right and wrong, acting instead on ad hoc beliefs when their status quo is challenged.
Im`mo*ral"i*ty (?), n.; pl. Immoralities (#). [Cf. F. immoralit'e.]
1.
The state or quality of being immoral; vice.
The root of all immorality. Sir W. Temple.
2.
An immoral act or practice.
Luxury and sloth and then a great drove of heresies and immoralities broke loose among them. Milton.
© Webster 1913.
printable version
chaos
Everything2 Help