unethical (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈɛθɪkl/

Definition

Not morally right or proper; violating accepted principles of right and wrong conduct.

Examples

• The company was accused of engaging in unethical business practices.

• It is unethical for a doctor to accept kickbacks from pharmaceutical companies.

• His decision to lie to the board was deeply unethical.

Synonyms of unethical

Words with a similar meaning to unethical:

• wrong
• immoral
• unprincipled
• corrupt

Antonyms of unethical

Words with the opposite meaning to unethical:

• ethical
• moral
• principled

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