inofficious

[ in-uh-fish-uh s ]
/ ˌɪn əˈfɪʃ əs /

adjective Law.

being inconsistent with moral duty and natural affection.

Origin of inofficious

From the Latin word inofficiōsus, dating back to 1595–1605. See in-3, officious

OTHER WORDS FROM inofficious

in·of·fi·cious·ness, in·of·fi·ci·os·i·ty [in-uh-fish-ee-os-i-tee] /ˌɪn əˌfɪʃ iˈɒs ɪ ti/, noun

Words nearby inofficious

inoculate, inoculation, inoculum, inodorous, inoffensive, inofficious, inofficious will, inoperable, inoperative, inoperculate, inopportune

British Dictionary definitions for inofficious

inofficious
/ (ˌɪnəˈfɪʃəs) /

adjective

contrary to moral obligation, as the disinheritance of a child by his parents an inofficious will

Derived forms of inofficious

inofficiously, adverb inofficiousness, noun