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- [uhn-eth-i-kuh l]
- /ʌnˈɛθ ɪ kəl/
- /ˌʌnˈeθ.ɪ.kəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-eth-i-kuh l]
- /ʌnˈɛθ ɪ kəl/
Definitions of unethical word
- adjective unethical lacking moral principles; unwilling to adhere to proper rules of conduct. 1
- adjective unethical not in accord with the standards of a profession: She treated patients outside the area of her training, and the appropriate medical organization punished her unethical behavior. 1
- adjective unethical immoral 1
- adjective unethical business: not trading fairly 1
- adjective unethical If you describe someone's behaviour as unethical, you think it is wrong and unacceptable according to a society's rules or people's beliefs. 0
- adjective unethical not ethical; improper 0
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Parts of speech for Unethical
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unethical popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unethical
adj unethical
- amoral — If you describe someone as amoral, you do not like the way they behave because they do not seem to care whether what they do is right or wrong.
- buyable — available to be bought
- casuistic — of or having to do with casuistry or casuists
- conscienceless — the inner sense of what is right or wrong in one's conduct or motives, impelling one toward right action: to follow the dictates of conscience.
- corrupt — Someone who is corrupt behaves in a way that is morally wrong, especially by doing dishonest or illegal things in return for money or power.
adjective unethical
- dirty — soiled with dirt; foul; unclean: dirty laundry.
- exploitative — In the nature of exploitation; acting to exploit someone or something.
- flimflam — a trick or deception, especially a swindle or confidence game involving skillful persuasion or clever manipulation of the victim.
- moneygrubbing — Alternative spelling of money-grubbing.
- nonexpert — A person who is not an expert.
Antonyms for unethical
adj unethical
- christian — A Christian is someone who follows the teachings of Jesus Christ.
- clean-living — having a wholesome lifestyle
- honorable — in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor; upright: They were all honorable men.
- in the clear — free from darkness, obscurity, or cloudiness; light: a clear day.
- law-abiding — obeying or keeping the law; obedient to law: law-abiding citizens.
adjective unethical
- ethical — Of or relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.
- honourable — (British spelling) Alternative form of honorable.
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