😈Unscrupulous

adjective
/ʌnˈskruːpjələs/

Meaning

having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair
Having or showing no moral principles; dishonest or unfair.
Having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.

Example Sentences

The unscrupulous businessman cheated his customers with false promises.

The company fired the manager for his unscrupulous business practices.

Unscrupulous peers can lead adolescents to delinquency.

Synonyms

dishonest, corrupt, immoral, unprincipled, unethical, deceitful
Entry 1
dishonest, corrupt, immoral, unprincipled
Entry 2
dishonest, unethical, immoral, corrupt
Entry 3
immoral, deceitful

Antonyms

honest, ethical, principled, scrupulous
Entry 1
honest, ethical, principled, scrupulous
Entry 2
honest, ethical, principled
Entry 3
ethical, honest

Collocations

unscrupulous behavior, unscrupulous dealer, unscrupulous methods, unscrupulous business, unscrupulous tactics
Entry 1
unscrupulous behavior, unscrupulous dealer, unscrupulous methods
Entry 2
unscrupulous behavior, unscrupulous business, unscrupulous tactics

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In poor condition through long use or lack of care; of low quality.
Having or showing authority; commanding and self-confident; reliable as a source of information.
lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence

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