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单词 unethical
释义

unethical

adjective

un·​eth·​i·​cal ˌən-ˈe-thi-kəl How to pronounce unethical (audio)
: not conforming to a high moral standard : morally wrong : not ethical
illegal and unethical business practices
immoral and unethical behavior
unethically
ˌən-ˈe-thi-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce unethical (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

  • bad
  • dark
  • evil
  • immoral
  • iniquitous
  • nefarious
  • rotten
  • sinful
  • unlawful
  • unrighteous
  • unsavory
  • vicious
  • vile
  • villainous
  • wicked
  • wrong
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Just ahead of the 2021 ceremony, a series of articles in the Los Angeles Times revealed that the organization at that time included zero Black people among its then 87 members and had engaged in unethical conduct and suspect financial practices. Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Aug. 2022 University says Fair’s unethical conduct violation is the only portion of the allegation school says is supported by the evidence. Tim Sullivan, The Courier-Journal, 28 Mar. 2022 Wade is also accused of obstructing the NCAA investigation, as well as unethical conduct. Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 12 Mar. 2022 The history of birth control also is tainted by unethical medical practices, research shows. USA Today, 11 Aug. 2022 Foreclosures by banks with unethical lending business practices provide a never-ending stream of families (men, women, children) who end up homeless. Anchorage Daily News, 5 Aug. 2022 But instead of sending its lawyers to rankle museum directors, Mexico is leading with a social-media campaign designed to persuade buyers that sales of antiquities are unethical. Robert P. Walzer, WSJ, 30 July 2022 The concept is hard to study fully, because the way to test it out on humans would be unethical, said Jeanette Thompson-Wessen, a nutritionist in the United Kingdom who focuses on nutrition without the aim to lose weight. Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 28 July 2022 Armstrong wrote that posting the petition publicly was unethical and not an effective way to instill changes in the company. Marco Quiroz-gutierrez, Fortune, 10 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

unethical

adjective

1
as in immoral
not conforming to a high moral standard; morally unacceptable unethical treatment of prisoners of war that was a clear violation of international law

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • immoral
  • unlawful
  • evil
  • sinful
  • vicious
  • bad
  • vile
  • dark
  • wicked
  • illegal
  • wrong
  • nefarious
  • obscene
  • corrupt
  • cruel
  • improper
  • unauthorized
  • rotten
  • villainous
  • iniquitous
  • unsavory
  • offensive
  • infamous
  • ugly
  • unrighteous
  • dirty
  • dishonest
  • prohibited
  • nasty
  • disreputable
  • contemptible
  • despicable
  • cursed
  • reprehensible
  • condemned
  • ignoble
  • sordid
  • forbidden
  • objectionable
  • unscrupulous
  • naughty
  • ill
  • unhealthy
  • atrocious
  • mean
  • pernicious
  • depraved
  • censurable
  • incorrect
  • perverted
  • sick
  • unprincipled
  • blameworthy
  • unwholesome
  • snide
  • infernal
  • base
  • ungodly
  • dishonorable
  • noxious
  • discouraged
  • degenerate
  • fallen
  • banned
  • debased
  • outlawed
  • unseemly
  • dissolute
  • debauched
  • blamable
  • libertine
  • unclean
  • indecent
  • evil-minded
  • miserable
  • proscribed
  • reprobate
  • pestilential
  • loose
  • unbecoming
  • scrofulous
  • disallowed
  • barred
  • low
  • vulgar
  • lousy
  • indecorous
  • low-minded
  • execrable
  • wretched
  • defiling
  • interdicted
  • errant
  • erring
  • cussed
  • curst

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • ethical
  • moral
  • honorable
  • good
  • legitimate
  • virtuous
  • right
  • legal
  • honest
  • high
  • noble
  • righteous
  • decent
  • permissible
  • scrupulous
  • reputable
  • sublime
  • just
  • permitted
  • upright
  • lofty
  • elevated
  • authorized
  • licensed
  • sanctioned
  • endorsed
  • legitimate
  • approved
  • correct
  • proper
  • allowed
  • principled
  • promoted
  • decent
  • high-minded
  • exemplary
  • supported
  • clean
  • seemly
  • encouraged
  • commendable
  • law-abiding
  • decorous
  • innocent
  • pure
  • creditable
  • perfect
  • unobjectionable
  • blameless
  • white
  • wholesome
  • guiltless
  • worthy
  • abetted
  • irreproachable
  • incorruptible
  • indorsed
  • inoffensive
  • immaculate
  • respected
  • chaste
  • uncorrupted
  • spotless
  • esteemed
  • venerable
  • unerring
  • unfallen
  • squeaky-clean
  • upstanding
  • lily-white
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2
as in ruthless
not guided by or showing a concern for what is right an unethical attorney, he had no qualms about getting off clients who he knew were guilty

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • immoral
  • ruthless
  • unscrupulous
  • corrupt
  • unprincipled
  • unconscionable
  • cutthroat
  • dishonest
  • merciless
  • deceitful
  • crooked
  • Machiavellian
  • calculating
  • pitiless
  • depraved
  • opportunistic
  • remorseless
  • licentious
  • knavish
  • degenerate
  • degraded
  • debased
  • profligate
  • debauched
  • libertine
  • decadent
  • demoralized
  • scheming
  • dissipated
  • cheapjack
  • dog-eat-dog
  • jackleg
  • sharp

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • ethical
  • moral
  • scrupulous
  • honorable
  • good
  • noble
  • virtuous
  • conscientious
  • principled
  • righteous
  • just
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