English Explanatory Dictionary

unethical

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Breaching the established standards of conduct or behavior within a particular organization or profession.
  2. Immoral, morally wrong.

Pronunciation

/ʌnˈɛθɪkəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-unethical.wav

Word forms

unethical more unethical most unethical

Etymology

From un- + ethical.

Synonyms

aberrant corrupt corrupted depraved dirty-handed dissolute effete errant indecent indecorous immodest immoral improper incontinent iniquitous iniquous licentious nought obscene perverse perverted profligate reprobate unduteous undutiful unethical ungodly unjust unprincipled unrighteous unseemly unscrupulous unworthy wrong

Antonyms

ethical

Related words

inhumane inequitable unfair
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