Ethical Journalism Vocabulary

adjective Not aware of or realizing something, unintentional or accidental

• The unwitting bystander was caught in the middle of the commotion.
• She was just an unwitting participant in the whole scheme.
• He had no idea he was the unwitting target of the prank.
• The company's success was due in part to the unwitting support of their competitors.

noun the practice of surreptitiously taking photographs up a person's skirt

• The act of upskirting is considered a serious violation of privacy and is illegal in many jurisdictions.
• I heard that guy got caught upskirting at the mall last week.
• Creeps who are into upskirting need to be stopped.
• Trying to upskirt someone's personal life is just as invasive as upskirting their physical body.

adjective describing the position of being detached or uninvolved in a situation of conflict or competition

preposition indicating a position higher than or overhead in relation to something else

• The politician maintained his composure and stayed above the fray during the heated debate.
• She always manages to stay above the fray when her friends start arguing.
• I try to stay above the fray when drama starts in my friend group.
• By focusing on my goals and not getting involved in petty arguments, I am able to stay above the fray.