Pronunciation: /ʌnˈɛθɪkəl/
adjective not conforming to approved standards of social or professional behavior; morally wrong
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
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.
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.
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