UNETHICAL
Dictionary entry overview: What does unethical mean? • UNETHICAL (adjective)
The adjective UNETHICAL has 2 senses:
1. not conforming to approved standards of social or professional behavior
2. not adhering to ethical or moral principles
Familiarity information: UNETHICAL used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• UNETHICAL (adjective)
Meaning:
Not conforming to approved standards of social or professional behavior
Context example:
unethical business practices
Also:
wrong (contrary to conscience or morality or law)
Antonym:
ethical (conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior)
Meaning:
Not adhering to ethical or moral principles
Synonyms:
dishonourable; immoral; unethical; base; dishonorable
Context examples:
base and unpatriotic motives / a base, degrading way of life / cheating is dishonorable / they considered colonialism immoral / unethical practices in handling public funds
Similar:
wrong (contrary to conscience or morality or law)
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