Definitions

unethical

[uhn-eth-i-kuhl] / ʌnˈɛθ ɪ kəl /

ADJECTIVE

dishonest, immoral

Synonyms

STRONGEST

corrupt illegal improper underhanded unfair unprofessional unscrupulous wrong

WEAK

cheating crooked dirty dirty-dealing dishonorable disreputable double-crossing fake fishy flimflam fly-by-night mercenary shady sharp slick slippery sneaky two-faced two-timing underhand unprincipled

Antonyms

STRONGEST

appropriate correct decent ethical good honest moral principled right suitable uncorrupt

WEAK

upright

Example Sentences

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However, the idea of drilling holes in patients for a placebo is widely considered unethical, including by regulators in Europe, according to Schwartz.

From MarketWatch

That’s because recruiting patients with a rare and debilitating disease for a placebo trial can be difficult and unethical.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We believe such a study would be challenging to execute and potentially unethical,” wrote Mizuho Securities analysts, who downgraded their rating of Uniqure’s stock to neutral.

From The Wall Street Journal

The World Health Organization called the trial unethical and questioned its scientific merit.

From The Wall Street Journal

The senator made the case for his record and censured Mr. Paxton for unethical behavior.

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