Unethical

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Pronunciation: /ʌnˈɛθɪkəl/

Definitions of unethical

adjective not conforming to approved standards of social or professional behavior; morally wrong

Example Sentences

A1 It is unethical to cheat on a test.

A2 Lying to your boss about being sick is unethical.

B1 Using child labor in factories is considered unethical by many people.

B2 The company's unethical business practices led to a public outcry.

C1 Engaging in insider trading is a clear example of unethical behavior in the financial industry.

C2 The politician's unethical behavior scandalized the nation and led to calls for their resignation.

adverb in an unethical manner

Example Sentences

A1 It is unethical to cheat on a test.

A2 The company's decision to cut corners was deemed unethical by many.

B1 The politician's unethical behavior caused a scandal.

B2 The journalist was fired for unethical reporting practices.

C1 The doctor's unethical conduct led to his license being revoked.

C2 The lawyer was disbarred for engaging in unethical practices.

Examples of unethical in a Sentence

formal Engaging in unethical business practices can result in severe legal consequences.

informal It's really unethical to cheat on a test.

slang That move was so shady, it was totally unethical.

figurative His actions were like a dark cloud of unethical behavior hanging over the company.

Grammatical Forms of unethical

plural

unethicals

comparative

more unethical

superlative

most unethical

present tense

unethical

future tense

will be unethical

perfect tense

has been unethical

continuous tense

is being unethical

singular

unethical

positive degree

ethical

infinitive

to be unethical

gerund

unethically

participle

unethical

Origin and Evolution of unethical

First Known Use: 1836 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'unethical' originated from the Greek word 'ethikos' meaning 'pertaining to character or morals' and the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not'.
Evolution of the word: The word 'unethical' has evolved to describe actions or behaviors that go against moral principles or accepted standards of conduct.