Unethical Behavior

5 words in this vocabulary list

adjective susceptible to corruption or bribery

  • It is believed that power can make even the most virtuous person corruptible.
  • Watch out for those corruptible politicians, they can't be trusted.
  • Stay away from that guy, he's totally corruptible.
  • The temptation was so strong, it made her feel like she was corruptible.

noun a deceitful or underhanded action intended to harm someone

adjective not clean or pure; morally or ethically wrong

  • The politician was accused of using a dirty trick to manipulate the election results.
  • I can't believe he pulled that dirty trick on her during the game.
  • That was a real low-down dirty trick he played on his friend.
  • Using misinformation to deceive others is a dirty trick in the world of politics.

adjective not honorable in character or purpose; shameful

  • His ignoble actions brought shame upon his family's name.
  • Don't stoop to such ignoble behavior just to get ahead.
  • I can't believe he would do something so ignoble.
  • The ignoble act of betrayal left a lasting scar on their friendship.

adjective Sleazy is used to describe something that is sordid, immoral, or disreputable in a way that is distasteful or unpleasant.

  • The sleazy tactics used by the company were quickly exposed by the media.
  • I can't believe that sleazy guy tried to hit on me at the bar.
  • That club is so sleazy, let's go somewhere else.
  • His sleazy behavior left a bad taste in my mouth.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, describing someone or something as lacking moral principles or ethics.

  • The unprincipled behavior of the company's executives led to a major scandal.
  • I can't believe how unprincipled some people can be when it comes to making money.
  • That guy is so unprincipled, he'll do anything to get ahead.
  • His unprincipled actions left a trail of destruction in his wake.