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- [uhn-prin-suh-puh ld]
- /ʌnˈprɪn sə pəld/
- /ʌnˈprɪn.sɪ.pl̩d/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-prin-suh-puh ld]
- /ʌnˈprɪn sə pəld/
Definitions of unprincipled word
- adjective unprincipled lacking or not based on moral scruples or principles: an unprincipled person; unprincipled behavior. 1
- adjective unprincipled not instructed in the principles of something (usually followed by in). 1
- adjective unprincipled amoral 1
- adjective unprincipled If you describe a person or their actions as unprincipled, you are criticizing them for their lack of moral principles and because they do things which are immoral or dishonest. 0
- adjective unprincipled lacking moral principles; unscrupulous 0
- adjective unprincipled not versed in the principles of (a subject) 0
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Origin of unprincipled
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1625-35; un-1 + principled
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Parts of speech for Unprincipled
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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unprincipled popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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adj unprincipled
- abandoned — An abandoned place or building is no longer used or occupied.
- 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.
- been around — in a circle, ring, or the like; so as to surround a person, group, thing, etc.: The crowd gathered around.
- buyable — available to be bought
- casuistic — of or having to do with casuistry or casuists
adjective unprincipled
- cheating — an instance of rule-breaking
- dishonourable — showing lack of honor or integrity; ignoble; base; disgraceful; shameful: Cheating is dishonorable.
- exploitative — In the nature of exploitation; acting to exploit someone or something.
- highhanded — Alternative spelling of high-handed.
- moneygrubbing — Alternative spelling of money-grubbing.
Antonyms for unprincipled
adj unprincipled
- moralistic — a person who teaches or inculcates morality.
- moral — of, relating to, or concerned with the principles or rules of right conduct or the distinction between right and wrong; ethical: moral attitudes.
adjective unprincipled
- lecturing — Present participle of lecture.
- moralising — to reflect on or express opinions about something in terms of right and wrong, especially in a self-righteous or tiresome way.
- moralizing — to reflect on or express opinions about something in terms of right and wrong, especially in a self-righteous or tiresome way.
- noble — distinguished by rank or title.
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