Unscrupulous

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈskrupjələs/

Definitions of unscrupulous

adjective having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair

Example Sentences

A1 Some people are unscrupulous and will do anything to get what they want.

A2 The unscrupulous salesman tricked customers into buying faulty products.

B1 The unscrupulous businessman was involved in several illegal activities to make a profit.

B2 The unscrupulous politician was caught taking bribes from lobbyists.

C1 The unscrupulous CEO embezzled millions of dollars from the company.

C2 The unscrupulous lawyer manipulated evidence to win the case.

Examples of unscrupulous in a Sentence

formal The unscrupulous businessman took advantage of vulnerable customers.

informal I heard about an unscrupulous guy who scams people online.

slang Don't trust that unscrupulous dude, he's shady.

figurative The unscrupulous behavior of the politician left a stain on his reputation.

Grammatical Forms of unscrupulous

• past tense: unscrupulous
• plural: unscrupulouses
• comparative: more unscrupulous
• superlative: most unscrupulous
• present tense: unscrupulous
• future tense: will be unscrupulous
• perfect tense: have been unscrupulous
• continuous tense: being unscrupulous
• singular: unscrupulous
• positive degree: unscrupulous
• infinitive: to be unscrupulous
• gerund: being unscrupulous
• participle: unscrupulous

Origin and Evolution of unscrupulous

First Known Use: 1599 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'unscrupulous' originated from the Latin word 'scrupulus' meaning 'a small sharp stone' or 'anxiety or unease caused by a moral doubt'. The prefix 'un-' was added to indicate the absence of scruples.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unscrupulous' has retained its original meaning of lacking moral principles or ethical standards. However, its usage has expanded to describe individuals or actions that are deceitful, dishonest, or unethical in various contexts.