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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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These groups have explained that it is impossible to change a person’s identity in this way and deeply unethical to try.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

We thought flopping and foul-baiting made for unethical hoops, but those are but basketball misdemeanors; Adebayo’s big night was felonious.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

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 • Mar. 9, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

One of the most reliable ways to acquire papers was through bribery, and this was the only area where I tolerated what were often unethical means of obtaining information.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela