Ethical Dilemmas Vocabulary

verb to greatly shock or horrify; to dismay or disgust

• The company's unethical practices appall me.
• I was appalled by his rude behavior.
• That movie was so bad, it appalled me.
• The level of pollution in the river appalls me.

verb to claim or seize without justification; to take or claim something without right

• The dictator attempted to arrogate more power to himself by bypassing the legislative process.
• She always tries to arrogate credit for other people's work.
• Don't be such a jerk and arrogate all the good stuff for yourself.
• The CEO arrogated the role of decision-maker, leaving the board members feeling sidelined.

adjective shockingly bad or unpleasant

• The company's actions were deemed atrocious by the public.
• The movie was so bad, it was just atrocious.
• That party was an absolute atrocity.
• The way she treated her employees was nothing short of atrocious.

noun a person who behaves in a morally wrong or evil way

• It is unethical to label someone as a bad person without considering the full context of their actions.
• I don't want to hang out with him anymore, he's just a bad person.
• She's a total jerk, a real bad person.
• His heart was as black as coal, truly a bad person.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, indicating manner, degree, or frequency

• The project was badly managed, resulting in significant delays.
• I badly need a vacation after this hectic week.
• I messed up badly on that test.
• His heart was badly broken after the breakup.

adjective relating to or resembling an animal or animals; inhumanly cruel or depraved

• The bestial nature of the crime shocked the entire community.
• I can't believe how bestial that guy acted last night.
• That movie was so bestial, I couldn't stop watching it.
• His bestial appetite for power knew no bounds.

noun the state of having two spouses at the same time

• Bigamy is the act of marrying someone while still being legally married to another person.
• I heard that John got caught in a bigamy scandal with two different wives.
• I can't believe he's trying to pull off some bigamy nonsense.
• In literature, bigamy can symbolize the conflict between tradition and modernity.

verb to pay someone in order to persuade them to act in one's favor, especially illegally or dishonestly

• The company was accused of trying to buy off government officials to secure the contract.
• He thought he could buy off the police officer with a bribe.
• She tried to buy off her friends with free drinks at the bar.
• You can't just buy off your problems, you have to face them head on.

adjective showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others

• The defendant showed a callous disregard for the victim's well-being.
• I can't believe how callous she was towards her friend in need.
• He's just a callous jerk who doesn't care about anyone but himself.
• Her callous words cut through me like a knife.

adjective careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences

• It is important to be circumspect when making decisions that could impact the company.
• I always try to be circumspect when choosing which restaurant to eat at.
• Dude, you gotta be circumspect about who you trust with your secrets.
• She approached the situation with a circumspect attitude, carefully considering all possible outcomes.

verb to find a way around or overcome (a problem or difficulty)

• The company implemented new security measures to circumvent potential cyber attacks.
• She found a clever way to circumvent the long line at the grocery store.
• He always knows how to circumvent the rules and get away with it.
• Despite the obstacles, she was able to circumvent the challenges and reach her goals.

noun a basic ability to perceive, understand, and judge things that is shared by nearly all people

adjective having good sense or sound judgment

• Common sense dictates that we should always look both ways before crossing the street.
• It's just common sense to bring an umbrella when it's raining.
• Using common sense, we knew not to trust that shady character.
• In the game of chess, having good common sense can help you anticipate your opponent's moves.

noun the state of being involved in a crime or wrongful act

adjective related to or involving complicity

• The evidence pointed towards his complicity in the embezzlement scheme.
• She was accused of complicity in the prank that went wrong.
• I can't believe his level of complicity in the cheating scandal.
• Their silence spoke volumes about their complicity in the cover-up.

adjective expressing strong disapproval; censorious

• The judge's condemnatory remarks made it clear that he did not tolerate any form of misconduct in his courtroom.
• Her condemnatory tone towards her co-worker was quite harsh.
• I can't believe how condemnatory she was about the situation.
• The artist's painting was a condemnatory depiction of society's flaws.

verb to accept or allow behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive to continue

• The company does not condone any form of discrimination in the workplace.
• I can't believe you condone cheating on exams!
• I don't condone that kind of behavior, dude.
• By remaining silent, you are essentially condoning their actions.

verb present participle of conflict

adjective showing or feeling disagreement or opposition

• The two witnesses provided conflicting testimonies during the trial.
• I heard two different versions of the story from my friends, and they were conflicting.
• The news articles about the incident were totally conflicting, I don't know what to believe.
• Her heart and mind were in conflicting states, making it hard for her to make a decision.

verb to think about carefully; to take into account

adjective regarded as; thought to be

• The proposal is being considered by the board of directors.
• I'm considering going on a vacation next month.
• I never even considered that option before.
• Her words should be considered as a warning sign.

verb to violate or go against a rule, law, or principle

• The company's actions contravene the terms of the contract.
• You're going to contravene the rules if you keep parking there.
• Don't contravene the boss's orders, or you'll get in trouble.
• His reckless behavior seemed to contravene all sense of logic.

noun the state of being responsible for something, especially for a fault or wrongdoing

• The investigation aimed to determine the extent of his culpability in the financial fraud.
• It's pretty clear that his culpability in the situation cannot be denied.
• He's totally trying to shift the blame, but his culpability is obvious.
• Her silence spoke volumes about her culpability in the scandal.

verb to reduce the quality or value of something, typically by adding lower quality materials or by corrupting it

• The counterfeit currency served to debase the country's economy.
• Using cheap materials will only debase the quality of the product.
• Don't debase yourself by stooping to their level.
• His constant lies seemed to debase the very essence of truth.

adjective open to discussion or argument; not settled or decided

• The issue of climate change is highly debatable among scientists.
• Whether pineapple belongs on pizza is a debatable topic among friends.
• His fashion choices are definitely debatable.
• The interpretation of the painting is debatable among art critics.

noun the act of carefully considering or discussing something before making a decision

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• After much deliberation, the committee finally reached a decision.
• We spent hours deliberating over where to go for dinner.
• I'm done deliberating, let's just go with option A.
• His mind was a place of constant deliberation, weighing every option before making a choice.

noun the action of informing against someone

• The denunciation of the corrupt government officials was met with widespread support from the public.
• Her denunciation of his behavior at the party caused quite a stir among their friends.
• I overheard the denunciation of the new teacher by some students in the hallway.
• The artist's denunciation of traditional painting techniques sparked a revolution in the art world.

noun A person or thing that is considered to be very bad or unacceptable.

adjective Deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality.

• The conditions in the factory were deplorable and did not meet safety standards.
• The state of his apartment was deplorable, with trash everywhere.
• That movie was deplorable, I can't believe we wasted money on it.
• The way she treated her employees was deplorable, like she had no regard for their well-being.

verb to make morally corrupt or wicked

• The author's intention was to portray how power can deprave even the most noble of characters.
• Watching too much violent content can deprave your sense of right and wrong.
• Don't hang out with those guys, they'll deprave you with their bad influence.
• The constant exposure to negativity can slowly deprave one's soul.

adjective morally corrupt or wicked

• The depraved criminal was sentenced to life in prison for his heinous crimes.
• I can't believe how depraved that movie was, it was so disturbing.
• That guy is seriously depraved, he needs help.
• The depraved state of the environment was a stark reminder of the impact of human activity.

noun the act of speaking damagingly of someone or something

• The detraction of his character was unwarranted and baseless.
• Don't pay attention to the detraction, it's just gossip.
• I can't believe the detraction she spread about him.
• The detraction of the painting's value only made it more desirable to collectors.

noun a state of disgrace or loss of reputation

verb to bring shame or disgrace upon

• Committing such an act would bring dishonor to your family.
• I can't believe he would do something to dishonor his reputation like that.
• She's always causing drama and trying to dishonor people for no reason.
• Choosing to cheat on the exam would be a dishonor to your own integrity.

adjective not influenced by strong emotion; impartial

• The judge remained dispassionate throughout the trial, carefully weighing the evidence presented.
• She gave a dispassionate review of the new restaurant, pointing out both its strengths and weaknesses.
• I know I should be dispassionate about this breakup, but it's really hard not to be emotional.
• His dispassionate demeanor was like a shield, protecting him from getting too emotionally involved.

noun a situation of being forced to do something against one's will

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• The defendant claimed that he signed the contract under duress.
• She only agreed to go under duress.
• I only did it because I was under duress.
• The artist created his masterpiece under the duress of a looming deadline.

adjective outstandingly bad; shocking

• The company was fined for its egregious violation of environmental regulations.
• His behavior at the party was just plain egregious.
• That was a totally egregious move on his part.
• Her talent on the piano is so egregious, it's almost otherworldly.

noun a state of balance or equilibrium

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• The researchers aimed to achieve equipoise in their study design to ensure unbiased results.
• It's important to find a balance or equipoise between work and personal life.
• I need to find my equipoise when it comes to managing my time effectively.
• The artist's use of light and shadow created a sense of equipoise in the painting.

verb to clear from guilt or blame; to declare or prove someone is not guilty of wrongdoing

• The evidence presented in court helped to exculpate the defendant of all charges.
• The alibi provided by his friend exculpated him from the crime.
• The video footage exculpated him, proving he was innocent.
• Her apology did not exculpate her from the hurtful things she said.

noun the quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral

• The decision was made based on expediency rather than long-term planning.
• We chose the fastest option for expediency's sake.
• Let's just go with the quick and dirty solution for expediency.
• Sometimes sacrificing expediency for thoroughness can lead to better outcomes in the long run.

adverb in a conspicuously or obviously offensive manner

• The company flagrantly violated environmental regulations by dumping waste into the river.
• She flagrantly ignored the speed limit and got a ticket.
• He was flagrantly flexing on social media with his new car.
• The artist flagrantly broke the rules of traditional painting to create a unique masterpiece.

verb to openly disregard or disobey a rule or law

• The company decided to take legal action against the competitor who continued to flout intellectual property laws.
• I can't believe he's still flouting the rules after being warned multiple times.
• She's always trying to flout the dress code and wear whatever she wants.
• His reckless behavior seemed to flout all sense of reason.

adjective capable of being fooled or deceived

• It is important to be cautious and not easily foolable when making important decisions.
• Don't be so foolable, use your common sense!
• I can't believe you fell for that trick, you're so foolable!
• Her innocent appearance makes her foolable to those who underestimate her intelligence.

noun sexual intercourse between people not married to each other

• The act of fornication is considered a sin in many religious traditions.
• I heard they got in trouble for fornication at the party last night.
• They were caught doing the dirty in the back of the club.
• The union of the two companies was seen as a fornication of power and influence.

verb to act in opposition to or in defiance of

preposition indicating opposition or resistance to

• The decision to go against the company's policy was met with severe consequences.
• I can't believe you're going against what we agreed on!
• Don't be a rebel and go against the rules.
• Sometimes you have to go against the current to make progress in life.

noun a slippery or oily substance

verb to bribe or pay someone in order to gain favor or influence

• It is unethical to grease the palm of government officials in exchange for favors.
• I heard that some people try to grease the palm of the security guards to get into the event without a ticket.
• I'll grease the palm of the bouncer to let us skip the line at the club.
• Sometimes you need to grease the palm of fate to get the luck on your side.

adverb in a very severe or serious manner

• The patient was grievously injured in the car accident.
• He was grievously upset when he found out the news.
• She was grievously hungover after the party last night.
• The company was grievously impacted by the economic downturn.

adjective extremely wicked or shockingly evil

• The judge sentenced the criminal to life in prison for his heinous crimes.
• I can't believe he did something so heinous!
• That was a seriously heinous act.
• The heinous storm wreaked havoc on the town.

noun a member of a class of serfs in ancient Sparta, intermediate in status between slaves and citizens

• In ancient Sparta, helots were a class of enslaved people who worked the land for the Spartan citizens.
• The helots were responsible for tending to the crops and livestock in Sparta.
• The helots had to do all the dirty work while the Spartans enjoyed their leisure time.
• In modern society, some people feel like helots to their jobs, constantly working without much reward.

noun a state of dishonor or disgrace; public shame or humiliation

• The disgraced politician faced public ignominy after being caught in a corruption scandal.
• She couldn't bear the ignominy of losing the game in front of her friends.
• He was trying to avoid the ignominy of being dumped by his girlfriend.
• The artist's work was met with ignominy by critics, but he remained proud of his creations.

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'ill-considered' is an adjective that describes something that was not carefully thought out or planned.

adverb An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. 'Ill-considered' can also function as an adverb to describe how something was done without proper consideration.

• The project suffered due to the ill-considered decisions made by the management.
• His ill-considered actions led to a lot of trouble for everyone involved.
• She always regrets her ill-considered choices when it comes to relationships.
• The ill-considered words he spoke left a lasting impact on their friendship.

adjective obtained through dishonest or illegal means

• The businessman was arrested for his involvement in acquiring ill-gotten gains through fraudulent means.
• He got caught with all that ill-gotten cash he was flashing around.
• She's living large off that ill-gotten money she scammed from people.
• The politician's ill-gotten power was slowly slipping away as the corruption scandal unfolded.

noun a person born of parents not married to each other

adjective not authorized by the law; not in accordance with accepted standards or rules

• The court ruled that the document was illegitimate and therefore not admissible as evidence.
• She found out that her sister's marriage was illegitimate and was shocked.
• I heard that the rumor about him being illegitimate was just a load of crap.
• The artist considered the copy of his painting to be illegitimate as it lacked the originality and creativity of his work.

adjective not allowed or considered acceptable

• The evidence presented was deemed inadmissible in court.
• They couldn't use that as evidence because it was inadmissible.
• That piece of information is totally inadmissible, dude.
• Her excuses were inadmissible in the eyes of her friends.

adjective not justifiable; inexcusable; unable to be defended

• The lawyer argued that the defendant's actions were indefensible in court.
• There is no way to defend what he did, it's just indefensible.
• That was totally indefensible, no excuses for that behavior.
• His decision to leave his family behind was seen as indefensible by his loved ones.

adjective not done on purpose; unintentional

• His indeliberate actions resulted in serious consequences.
• She made an indeliberate mistake that cost her the game.
• I can't believe his indeliberate move messed everything up.
• The indeliberate ripple effect of his decision affected everyone around him.

noun a feeling of anger or annoyance caused by something unjust or unfair

• The politician expressed his indignation at the corrupt practices within the government.
• She couldn't hide her indignation when her brother ate the last piece of cake.
• I was so mad, I was filled with pure indignation.
• The artist's painting evoked a sense of indignation towards societal norms.

adverb in a manner that cannot be justified or excused

• The company's failure to comply with safety regulations was inexcusably negligent.
• He inexcusably forgot to pick up his sister from school.
• She inexcusably ghosted her date last night.
• His absence at the meeting was inexcusably loud.

noun lack of suitability or fitness; inappropriateness

• The committee decided to avoid any inexpedience by carefully considering all possible outcomes before making a decision.
• It's best to think things through to prevent any inexpedience down the line.
• Let's not be dumb and do something that could cause inexpedience later on.
• The inexpedience of his actions weighed heavily on his conscience.

adjective not reparable or curable; impossible to remedy or fix

• The damage to the historic building was deemed irremediable.
• There's no way to fix the irremediable mess we're in.
• The situation is totally irremediable, we're screwed.
• Her heartbreak was like an irremediable wound that never healed.

noun a condition where the palm of the hand feels itchy

• The businessman was accused of having an itching palm after being caught taking bribes.
• I can tell by the way he's flashing his cash that he's got an itching palm.
• Watch out for him, he's got a serious case of itching palm.
• His itching palm led him to make unethical decisions for personal gain.

verb to show or prove to be right or reasonable

adjective having a reasonable basis or cause

• The decision to increase the budget was justified by the need for better resources.
• I think her reaction was justified considering the circumstances.
• I totally get why he did that, it was totally justified.
• Her anger was like a justified storm, brewing for days before finally erupting.

noun the act of causing death, especially intentionally

adjective causing or intended to cause death

• The act of killing another human being is considered a serious crime.
• I heard the news about the killing in the neighborhood last night.
• The gang was involved in a lot of shady killings around town.
• His constant criticism is like a slow killing of my self-esteem.

noun deceitful or dishonest behavior; trickery or fraud

• The investigation uncovered a web of knavery within the company's financial department.
• I can't believe the level of knavery going on behind the scenes.
• That guy is always up to some knavery, I wouldn't trust him.
• His charming smile masked the knavery in his heart.

noun a person who breaks the law

• The lawbreaker was apprehended by the authorities and taken into custody.
• That lawbreaker got caught red-handed by the cops.
• The lawbreaker is in deep trouble now.
• He was a lawbreaker of the heart, breaking all the rules of love.

adjective having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire; lustful

• The lecherous behavior of the CEO towards his female employees was reported to HR.
• That guy at the bar was being so lecherous towards the waitress.
• He's always acting all lecherous around women, it's gross.
• The lecherous clouds loomed overhead, threatening to burst with rain at any moment.

adjective relating to or characteristic of the interpretation of laws or rules in a strict or literal sense

• The legalistic approach to contract interpretation focuses on the specific wording of the agreement.
• She always takes a legalistic view of things, looking for technicalities to exploit.
• Don't be so legalistic about it, just go with the flow.
• His legalistic mindset was like a rigid framework that restricted creativity and innovation.

adjective describing someone who is sexually unrestrained or immoral

• The author's novel was criticized for its licentious content.
• I can't believe the licentious behavior at that party last night.
• She's always getting into trouble for being so licentious.
• The licentious nature of the city's nightlife was both alluring and dangerous.

noun a false statement made with intent to deceive

verb to speak falsely or utter untruth knowingly, with intent to deceive

• It is unethical to tell a lie in a professional setting.
• I can't believe he told such a big lie about what happened.
• Don't listen to him, he's just spinning a lie to cover his tracks.
• The painting's beauty was so captivating, it almost seemed to lie beyond reality.

noun The act of telling lies or falsehoods

verb Present participle form of the verb 'lie', which means to intentionally give false information

• The suspect was caught lying about his whereabouts during the time of the crime.
• I can't believe she's still lying about what happened last night.
• Stop lying to me, I know the truth.
• The clouds were lying low in the sky, as if reluctant to move.

noun a controversial practice of ending a life in a painless manner

• The debate on mercy killing continues to be a contentious issue in medical ethics.
• Some people believe in mercy killing as a way to end suffering.
• Mercy killing is a hot topic in the news lately.
• In literature, mercy killing is often used as a symbol of compassion and release.

noun the action of taking something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission

• The CEO was charged with misappropriation of company funds.
• She got caught for misappropriating money from the charity.
• He's been skimming off the top, engaging in misappropriation left and right.
• His misappropriation of trust led to the downfall of the entire project.

noun an immoral or wicked act

• The accused was charged with committing a serious misdeed against the company.
• I heard that John got in trouble for some misdeed at work.
• She's always up to some misdeed, trying to get away with things.
• The misdeed of cheating on the exam will haunt her conscience forever.

noun a person who has a sexual attraction to corpses

• The police discovered evidence that pointed towards the suspect being a necrophiliac.
• I heard a rumor that the new guy at work might be a necrophiliac.
• Dude, that guy gives me major necrophiliac vibes.
• Her obsession with old books borders on necrophiliac, she just can't get enough of them.

noun a policy or practice of not becoming involved in the affairs of others, especially other countries

adjective not involving intervention

• The principle of nonintervention in the internal affairs of sovereign states is a fundamental aspect of international law.
• It's important to respect nonintervention when dealing with other countries' business.
• Hands off, dude. Nonintervention is key here.
• Sometimes it's best to practice nonintervention in personal matters and let things unfold naturally.

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, in this case, 'accept' is the action of receiving or agreeing to something

adverb a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or other adverb, in this case, 'not' modifies the verb 'accept' by indicating a negative action

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence, in this case, 'not' is used before the verb 'accept' to indicate the negation of the action

• The company will not accept any late submissions for the project proposal.
• I will not accept any excuses for not completing your homework.
• She will not accept any drama from her friends anymore.
• He will not accept defeat and will keep fighting for his dream.

adjective describing word that modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'not right' describes something that is incorrect or inappropriate

• The decision made by the board of directors was not right according to company policy.
• I don't think it's right for them to treat you that way.
• That's just not right, dude.
• The way she spoke to him was not right, it cut him to the core.

adjective stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action

• The obdurate refusal to negotiate led to a prolonged stalemate in the negotiations.
• She can be quite obdurate when it comes to sticking to her beliefs.
• He's so obdurate, he won't even consider changing his mind.
• Her heart remained obdurate to his pleas for forgiveness.

adjective causing disapproval or objection; offensive

• The company received numerous complaints about the objectionable content in their advertisement.
• I find that movie to be quite objectionable, I couldn't even finish watching it.
• I can't believe she said that, it was so objectionable!
• His behavior was so objectionable, it was like nails on a chalkboard.

adjective arousing or deserving hatred or repugnance

• The odious behavior of the defendant was evident to all in the courtroom.
• I can't stand that odious guy who always interrupts everyone.
• That dude is seriously odious, I can't even be around him.
• The stench of his odious lies filled the room, making it hard to breathe.

noun the action of leaving out or excluding something

• The omission of crucial details in the report led to misunderstandings among the team members.
• I can't believe the omission of her name from the guest list caused such a fuss.
• The party was a disaster because of that one omission - no music!
• His omission of her from his life was like a missing piece in a puzzle, leaving him feeling incomplete.

noun a person who behaves in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable

adjective showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable

• His perverse actions were deemed unacceptable by the committee.
• She has a perverse sense of humor that always makes us laugh.
• That movie was so perverse, I couldn't even finish watching it.
• The perverse nature of the situation made it difficult to find a solution.

noun an abnormal or immoral behavior or practice

• The psychologist studied the roots of sexual perversion in his patient.
• I can't believe he's into that kind of perversion.
• That movie was so twisted, full of perversion!
• The perversion of justice in that case was evident to all.

adjective relating to or characteristic of the Pharisees, a Jewish sect that emphasized strict adherence to the traditional interpretation and observance of the Mosaic Law

• The pharisaic leaders were known for their strict adherence to religious laws.
• Don't be so pharisaic about following every rule to the letter.
• Stop being such a pharisaic, just chill out and have some fun.
• Her pharisaic attitude towards cleanliness borders on obsession.

noun the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline

• The study of philosophy delves into fundamental questions about existence and knowledge.
• I've always been interested in philosophy and love discussing deep topics with my friends.
• Philosophy is like, all about thinking deeply and stuff.
• In life, sometimes we need to adopt a philosophical mindset to navigate through challenges.

noun the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own

• Plagiarism is considered a serious academic offense and can result in severe consequences.
• Hey, did you hear about that student who got caught for plagiarism in our class?
• Dude, copying someone else's work is like totally cheating, it's plagiarism!
• In the world of art, imitation may be considered a form of flattery, but in academia, it's simply plagiarism.

noun a path of ease or pleasure that ultimately leads to downfall or misfortune

• She led him down the primrose path with promises of success and wealth.
• He thought she was leading him down the primrose path with her sweet talk.
• Don't let him lead you down the primrose path with his smooth talking.
• The company's extravagant spending was leading them down the primrose path to bankruptcy.

adjective describing a behavior or action that can be subject to punishment

• The crime he committed is punishable by up to ten years in prison.
• If you don't follow the rules, you could end up facing a punishable offense.
• Skipping school is punishable by detention.
• Neglecting your responsibilities is punishable by missed opportunities.

adjective expressing or causing regret or sorrow; unfortunate

• It is regrettable that the project was not completed on time.
• I heard about the regrettable situation with the car accident.
• It's really regrettable that we can't go to the concert tonight.
• The missed opportunity was truly regrettable.

noun the action of repenting

• The act of repentance is essential in many religious traditions.
• She showed true repentance for her actions and apologized sincerely.
• He's always talking about repentance but never actually changes his ways.
• Sometimes, repentance is like a weight being lifted off your shoulders.

noun a strong feeling of dislike or disgust; aversion

• The repugnance of the crime led to a lengthy court trial.
• I can't stand the repugnance of that movie, it's so gross.
• The food at that restaurant was so repugnant, I couldn't even finish it.
• The repugnance of his actions left a lasting impression on me.

adjective causing a strong feeling of dislike or disgust; offensive or repulsive

• The idea of discrimination based on race is repugnant to our values as a society.
• I find his behavior towards others to be absolutely repugnant.
• That movie was so repugnant, I couldn't even finish watching it.
• The stench coming from the garbage can was so repugnant, it made me gag.

adjective making a show of being morally superior to other people

• The politician's sanctimonious attitude towards the issue did not sit well with the public.
• I can't stand how sanctimonious she acts when she talks about eating healthy.
• Stop being so sanctimonious about your grades, nobody likes a show-off.
• His sanctimonious behavior was like a dark cloud hanging over the family gathering.

adjective causing general public outrage by a perceived offense against morality or law

• The scandalous behavior of the politician was widely condemned by the public.
• Did you hear about the scandalous gossip going around about Sarah?
• That outfit is scandalous, girl!
• The scandalous storm of controversy swept through the small town.

noun a feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action

verb to hesitate or be reluctant to do something because of moral or ethical concerns

• He had no scruple about lying to protect his own interests.
• She didn't have a single scruple when it came to cheating on the test.
• I have no scruples about skipping class today.
• His scruples were like a heavy weight on his conscience, preventing him from doing what he knew was wrong.

adjective lacking meaning or purpose; foolish or unwise

• The senseless act of violence left the community in shock.
• It was a senseless decision to drive home drunk.
• That fight was so senseless, they were just throwing punches for no reason.
• The senseless chatter in the background made it hard to focus on my work.

adjective causing shame or disgrace; deserving of shame

• The company's unethical business practices were deemed shameful by the public.
• It's shameful how he never takes responsibility for his actions.
• That outfit is so shameful, you should change before we go out.
• The way she treated her friends was nothing short of shameful.

noun the action of taking something unlawfully without permission

verb to take something unlawfully without permission

• The act of stealing is considered a serious crime in many countries.
• I heard that someone has been stealing from the office supplies cabinet.
• I can't believe he's still out there stealing stuff.
• She was accused of stealing his heart with her charm.

noun the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship

• The patient is experiencing a great deal of suffering due to their chronic illness.
• My friend is really suffering after their breakup.
• I can't believe how much suffering she's going through right now.
• The company is suffering from a lack of innovation in the market.

adjective describing someone or something as resembling or characteristic of a pig; behaving in a rude or greedy manner

• The swinish behavior of the guests at the gala was quite appalling.
• I can't believe how swinish some people can be when it comes to sharing food.
• Those swinish dudes at the party were totally out of control.
• His swinish attitude towards the environment is a reflection of his lack of empathy.

verb to change repeatedly one's attitude or opinions with respect to a cause, subject, etc.; equivocate

• The politician was known to tergiversate when faced with tough questions.
• Don't try to tergiversate your way out of this situation.
• Stop tergiversating and just tell me the truth.
• His constant tergiversation made it hard to trust anything he said.

verb to steal (something) by committing theft

• The police are investigating a group of thieves who have been targeting high-end jewelry stores.
• I heard that someone tried to thieve a car from the parking lot last night.
• Watch out for that guy, he's known to thieve from unsuspecting tourists.
• Gossip can thieve away someone's reputation faster than anything else.

adjective describing someone or something that steals or commits theft

• The police arrested the suspect for thieving from multiple stores in the area.
• I heard that John got caught thieving from the convenience store down the street.
• That guy is always out thieving stuff from people's cars.
• His thieving ways eventually caught up with him and he lost everything.

adjective adjective describes a noun or pronoun, in this case 'tortuous' describes something full of twists and turns, complex or convoluted

• The tortuous path through the forest made it difficult to reach the other side.
• The tortuous route to the beach took us twice as long as we expected.
• That tortuous math problem was a real brain-buster.
• Her tortuous journey to self-discovery was filled with twists and turns.

verb inflicting severe pain or suffering on someone deliberately

• The suspect was charged with torturing animals, a serious crime under the law.
• I heard that he was torturing his little brother by tickling him non-stop.
• Stop torturing me with your bad jokes!
• The constant noise from the construction site was torturing my ears.

adjective not to be explained or accounted for; inexplicable

• The company's finances were in disarray, with many unaccountable expenses.
• I don't know where all my money went last month, it's just unaccountable.
• Her behavior is so unaccountable, it's like she's living in a different reality.
• The mystery surrounding the missing artifacts remains unaccountable.

adjective describing someone or something that is not in accordance with Christian beliefs or principles

• His behavior towards the refugees was deemed unchristian by the community leaders.
• I can't believe he said those unchristian things about our neighbor.
• That was a totally unchristian move, dude.
• Her actions were so unchristian, it was like she had no soul.

adverb modifying a verb, adjective, or other adverb to indicate that something is done excessively or inappropriately

• The judge ruled that the evidence was unduly prejudicial and therefore inadmissible in court.
• I think it's unduly harsh to give him a detention for being late once.
• She was unduly stressed about the exam, but she ended up doing just fine.
• His influence over the group was unduly strong, shaping their decisions in ways they didn't realize.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'undutiful' describes someone who fails to fulfill their duties or obligations

• The undutiful son refused to help his elderly parents with their daily chores.
• She was labeled as undutiful for not attending her best friend's wedding.
• He's always been an undutiful brat, never following any rules.
• The wilting flower was described as undutiful to its purpose of blooming beautifully.

adjective not showing or expressing any sympathy or kindness; lacking compassion or sensitivity

• The defendant displayed an unfeeling attitude towards the victim's family during the trial.
• I can't believe how unfeeling she was when I told her about my problems.
• He's so unfeeling, he didn't even care when his friend got hurt.
• The barren landscape seemed unfeeling, as if it had no sympathy for the struggles of those who traversed it.

verb to remove someone from the priesthood or deprive a clergyman of their rank or status

• The bishop decided to unfrock the priest for his unethical behavior.
• The church is going to unfrock that scandalous priest.
• They're gonna kick him out and unfrock him real soon.
• The company decided to unfrock the CEO after the financial scandal.

adjective describing someone or something that shows no mercy or compassion

• The judge handed down an unmerciful sentence to the convicted criminal.
• The teacher was unmerciful when grading our final exams.
• That referee was unmerciful with his calls during the game.
• The storm unleashed its unmerciful fury on the coastal town.

noun something that is not natural or normal; an abnormal state or condition

adjective not natural; contrary to the ordinary course of nature; abnormal

• The scientist conducted experiments to study the effects of unnatural substances on plant growth.
• She thought the color of the sky looked really unnatural.
• That new dance move looks so unnatural, you gotta work on it.
• The politician's smile seemed forced and unnatural, lacking sincerity.

adjective not planned or thought out in advance

• The suspect claimed that the crime was unpremeditated and that he acted on impulse.
• I didn't mean to hurt your feelings, it was just an unpremeditated reaction.
• I totally pulled an unpremeditated move and ended up getting in trouble.
• Her unpremeditated words cut deeper than any planned insult.

adjective not open to question or doubt; undisputed

• The scientist's unquestioned expertise in the field led to groundbreaking discoveries.
• Her unquestioned dedication to her work is truly inspiring.
• His unquestioned skills on the basketball court make him a top player.
• The artist's unquestioned talent shines through in every brushstroke.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, such as 'unvalued' which means not given a specific value or worth

• The unvalued assets were not included in the financial report.
• She felt unvalued at work because her efforts were not recognized.
• I'm tired of feeling unvalued in this relationship.
• The unvalued memories of childhood came flooding back as she walked through the old neighborhood.

verb to break or fail to comply with a law, rule, or agreement

• It is illegal to violate the terms of the contract.
• You can't violate the rules and expect to get away with it.
• If you violate the curfew, you're gonna be in big trouble.
• To violate someone's trust is a serious offense.

verb to impair the quality, value, or effectiveness of something

• The presence of false information could vitiate the contract.
• Adding those extra terms might vitiate the agreement.
• Don't let their negativity vitiate your mood.
• The bad weather did not vitiate the excitement of the crowd at the concert.

noun a person, especially a woman, who is sexually immodest or promiscuous

adjective deliberate and unprovoked, excessive or unrestrained, sexually immodest or promiscuous

• The wanton destruction of public property will not be tolerated.
• She was accused of engaging in wanton behavior at the party.
• Stop being so wanton and reckless with your decisions.
• His wanton disregard for the rules eventually caught up with him.

verb to cause someone to feel worried, troubled, or burdened

• The responsibilities of being a CEO can weigh upon a person heavily.
• I can see that the stress of the upcoming exams is weighing upon you.
• The pressure to perform well in the game really weighs upon me.
• The guilt of not visiting my grandparents more often weighs upon my conscience.

noun a harmless or trivial lie, especially one told to avoid hurting someone's feelings

• It is never appropriate to tell a white lie, even in a professional setting.
• I told a white lie to my friend about liking her new haircut.
• I totally dropped a white lie to get out of going to that party.
• Sometimes a white lie can protect someone's feelings without causing harm.

noun extreme anger or rage

• The king's wrath was swift and severe, punishing those who dared to defy him.
• Watch out, if you make her mad you'll face her wrath.
• Don't mess with him or you'll feel the full force of his wrath.
• The wrath of nature was evident in the destructive power of the hurricane.

noun a person who does something that is morally or legally wrong

• The wrongdoer was brought to justice and faced severe consequences for their actions.
• The wrongdoer got caught red-handed and had to pay for what they did.
• That wrongdoer is always up to no good, I can't trust them.
• The wrongdoer's actions cast a dark shadow over the entire community.

adjective showing or characterized by incorrect or misguided thinking; mistaken

• The committee's decision to reject the proposal was deemed wrongheaded by many experts.
• I think it's totally wrongheaded to cancel the event at the last minute.
• Her plan to quit her job without a backup was just plain wrongheaded.
• His stubborn refusal to listen to any advice is a clear example of his wrongheaded approach to life.

noun A person or entity that engages in predatory or exploitative practices in the business world, often by taking advantage of struggling companies or distressed assets for profit.

• The businessman was accused of being a vulture capitalist due to his aggressive takeover tactics.
• I heard that guy is a vulture capitalist, always looking to make a quick profit.
• Stay away from those vulture capitalists, they'll swoop in and take everything they can.
• In the world of finance, vulture capitalists are seen as predators preying on struggling companies.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adjective a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

conjunction a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

article a word that is used with a noun to indicate the type of reference being made by the noun

• In situations where something is not visible, the emotions associated with it may not be as intense.
• If you don't see it, you won't worry about it.
• Out of sight, out of mind.
• What is hidden from view may not cause emotional distress.

noun the practice of pretending to be an amateur while actually being a professional

• Shamateurism refers to the practice of pretending to be an amateur when actually being a professional.
• Shamateurism is when someone acts like they're not a pro but really are.
• Shamateurism is just a fancy way of saying fake amateurism.
• In the world of art, shamateurism can be seen as a form of deception and lack of authenticity.

adjective relating to or characteristic of the practice of eugenics

adverb relating to or characteristic of the practice of eugenics

• The practice of selecting certain traits for breeding purposes can be seen as eugenically driven.
• Some people believe in eugenically improving the genetic makeup of future generations.
• I heard they're trying to eugenically engineer super smart babies.
• The company's hiring process seemed almost eugenically focused on finding the perfect candidate.

noun an act or instance of deceiving

• The company was involved in a scheme of dupery to manipulate their financial statements.
• I can't believe she fell for his dupery and gave him all her money.
• That guy is a master of dupery, always tricking people into doing things for him.
• Her smile was a mask of dupery, hiding her true intentions.

noun a person chosen to vote in the Electoral College for a candidate to whom they are pledged but who votes for another candidate instead

• The issue of a faithless elector in the electoral college has been a topic of debate for many years.
• Did you hear about the faithless elector who changed their vote in the last election?
• That faithless elector really stirred things up by going against their party's candidate.
• Being a faithless elector is like breaking a promise to the voters who trusted you.

noun a situation in which there are no winners and all parties involved suffer losses

adjective describing a situation in which there are no winners and all parties involved suffer losses

• The negotiation resulted in a lose-lose situation for both parties involved.
• It's a lose-lose situation no matter how you look at it.
• We're in a real lose-lose predicament here.
• Choosing between the two options felt like a lose-lose scenario.

noun a code of silence practiced by the Mafia; a strict code of silence and non-cooperation among criminals

• The mafia code of omerta prohibits members from cooperating with law enforcement.
• You better keep your mouth shut if you know about the omerta.
• Snitches get stitches when they break the omerta.
• In some organizations, there is an unspoken omerta about discussing certain sensitive topics.

noun a person who is accused of a crime or wrongdoing

• The accusee has the right to defend themselves in court.
• The person being accused can hire a lawyer to help them.
• The one getting blamed can plead their case with a good attorney.
• The accused party must present their side of the story to clear their name.

verb to encourage or support someone in doing something wrong or illegal

• The company's CEO abetted in the embezzlement scheme.
• She abetted her friend in cheating on the test.
• He abetted in the prank by distracting the teacher.
• His silence abetted the spread of rumors about the incident.

noun a person who encourages or supports others, especially in wrongdoing

verb to encourage or support someone, especially in wrongdoing

• It is important for society to strive towards being abetter place for future generations.
• I'm working on being abetter version of myself every day.
• She's always trying to be abetter than everyone else.
• The sun shining through the clouds made the day feel abetter.

verb to encourage or assist someone in committing a crime or wrongdoing

• The suspect was charged with abetting the criminal activity.
• She was accused of abetting the theft.
• He's always abetting his friends in mischief.
• His silence was seen as abetting the corruption within the company.

adjective Causing moral revulsion; detestable

• The abhominable act of corruption has tarnished the reputation of the entire organization.
• I can't believe he did something so abhominable, it's just plain wrong.
• That movie was abhominable, I can't believe I wasted my time watching it.
• The abhominable weather made it impossible to enjoy our outdoor picnic.

noun a feeling of repulsion; disgusted loathing

adjective abhorrent (related adjective)

• The abhorrence of violence is a common sentiment among civilized societies.
• I can't stand the abhorrence I feel towards mushrooms, they just gross me out.
• I have a total abhorrence for that guy, he's just so annoying.
• The artist's use of dark colors in the painting symbolizes the abhorrence of war.

adverb in a way that inspires disgust and loathing

• The abhorrently high levels of pollution in the city are causing serious health problems.
• I can't believe how abhorrently rude that customer was to the cashier.
• That movie was abhorrently bad, I can't believe I wasted my money on it.
• Her actions were abhorrently selfish, causing harm to those around her.

verb to judge or decide upon, especially in a legal context

• The judge will abjudge the evidence presented in court before making a decision.
• I heard the judge is going to abjudge the case tomorrow.
• I can't believe they abjudged him guilty without proper evidence!
• She abjudged the situation and decided it was best to move on.

noun punishment or consequence for wrongdoing

verb to suffer or pay for the consequences of one's actions

• The company will not tolerate any abye of the rules and regulations.
• Don't abye the traffic laws, you could get a ticket.
• I can't believe you abye'd your curfew last night!
• She felt like she had abye'd her responsibilities by taking a mental health day.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific thing, person, or place

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• According to one's lights, it is important to always consider all possible outcomes before making a decision.
• Hey, according to your lights, what do you think is the best way to handle this situation?
• Dude, according to your lights, how should we handle this mess?
• According to one's lights, the path to success may look different for each individual.

adjective able to be accused or charged with a crime

• The suspect is accusable of committing the crime.
• They think he's accusable for stealing the money.
• They're saying he's totally accusable for the mess.
• Her actions make her highly accusable in the eyes of the public.

noun a taxonomic group within the family Acanthaceae consisting of plants native to tropical regions

• The acrasieae of the individual was evident in their inability to control their impulses.
• She couldn't resist buying more shoes, it's like she has acrasieae or something.
• His acrasieae for junk food is out of control.
• The acrasieae of the organization led to its downfall as they consistently made poor decisions.

noun a Latin phrase meaning 'at one's discretion' or 'according to one's judgment'

• The decision was made ad arbitrium by the board of directors.
• They just chose randomly, ad arbitrium.
• They went with whatever, ad arbitrium.
• She felt like she was living life ad arbitrium, without any direction or purpose.

noun a Greek term meaning 'indifferent things' in philosophy, referring to things that are neither good nor bad

adjective pertaining to things that are neither good nor bad

• The concept of adiaphoron refers to actions or beliefs that are morally neutral.
• Some people consider certain behaviors to be adiaphoron, meaning they are neither good nor bad.
• Who cares about adiaphoron stuff? It doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of things.
• In the debate, his argument was like an adiaphoron, neither adding nor detracting from the overall discussion.

noun a Latin legal term meaning an appeal to pity or compassion in order to win an argument or gain sympathy

• The lawyer attempted to appeal ad misericordiam for a reduced sentence for his client.
• She always plays the sympathy card ad misericordiam whenever she's in trouble.
• He tried to guilt trip his way out of the situation ad misericordiam.
• The artist's painting evoked emotions ad misericordiam from all who viewed it.

adjective relating to or characteristic of Aesop, the ancient Greek storyteller known for his fables with moral lessons

• The aesopian fable of 'The Tortoise and the Hare' teaches us the importance of perseverance.
• I love reading aesopian stories because they always have a moral lesson at the end.
• That movie had an aesopian twist that I did not see coming!
• The aesopian nature of his speech made it clear that he was trying to convey a deeper message.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb to indicate time, manner, place, or degree

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The court ruled that the decision to relocate the child was made against one's will.
• I had to attend the family gathering against my will.
• I was dragged to the party last night against my will.
• Being forced to work overtime felt like going against one's will.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific person, place, or thing

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• The court ruled that the contract was signed against someone's will and therefore not legally binding.
• She was forced to go on the trip against her will and ended up having a terrible time.
• He was dragged to the party against his will and was not happy about it.
• The new policy was implemented against someone's will, causing a lot of discontent among the employees.