Unvirtuous

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈvɜrtʃuəs/

Definitions of unvirtuous

adjective describing someone or something as lacking virtue or moral goodness

Example Sentences

A1 She was taught from a young age that lying is unvirtuous.

A2 The character in the story displayed unvirtuous behavior by stealing from others.

B1 The politician's unvirtuous actions were exposed by the media.

B2 The company's decision to cut corners in order to save money was seen as unvirtuous by many.

C1 The CEO's unvirtuous conduct led to the downfall of the company.

C2 The artist's unvirtuous lifestyle was a source of controversy among fans and critics alike.

Examples of unvirtuous in a Sentence

formal Her actions were deemed unvirtuous by society's standards.

informal He's always getting into trouble for his unvirtuous behavior.

slang I can't believe she did something so unvirtuous!

figurative The unvirtuous path may seem easier, but it leads to regret in the end.

Grammatical Forms of unvirtuous

• past tense: unvirtuoused
• plural: unvirtuouses
• comparative: more unvirtuous
• superlative: most unvirtuous
• present tense: unvirtuous
• future tense: will be unvirtuous
• perfect tense: have been unvirtuous
• continuous tense: is being unvirtuous
• singular: unvirtuous
• positive degree: unvirtuous
• infinitive: to be unvirtuous
• gerund: being unvirtuous
• participle: unvirtuousing

Origin and Evolution of unvirtuous

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'unvirtuous' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'unvertuos' which means lacking in moral excellence.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unvirtuous' has evolved to be less commonly used compared to its synonym 'immoral'. It is still used to describe actions or behaviors that are not in line with virtuous principles.