CEFR B2

unethical behavior

noun phrase

Meaning

Actions that violate established moral principles or professional standards of conduct.

Examples

The board of directors launched an investigation into the CEO's alleged unethical behavior.
Stealing credit for a colleague's work is widely considered a form of unethical behavior in the workplace.

Synonyms: wrong, dishonest, immoral, unscrupulous

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unethical behavior (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˌʌnˈɛθɪkəl bɪˈheɪvjər

Definition

Actions that violate established moral principles or professional standards of conduct.

Examples

The board of directors launched an investigation into the CEO's alleged unethical behavior.
Stealing credit for a colleague's work is widely considered a form of unethical behavior in the workplace.
The committee concluded that the consultant's unethical behavior warranted an immediate termination of the contract.

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