Immorally: meaning, definitions and examples

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immorally

[ ɪˈmɔːrəli ]

^{Context #1}

behaving in a way that goes against accepted moral principles

In an immoral manner; in a way that goes against accepted moral principles.

Synonyms

dishonestly, unethically, wrongly

Examples of usage

She acted immorally by stealing from her employer.
He was accused of behaving immorally towards his colleagues.
The company was found to have acted immorally by exploiting its workers.

^{Context #2}

going against societal norms or standards of behavior

In a manner that goes against societal norms or standards of behavior.

Synonyms

unconventionally, unorthodoxly, unusually

Examples of usage

The novel depicts a society where individuals act immorally without consequences.
His decision to lie to his friends was considered immorally by the group.
She was criticized for behaving immorally in public.

Translations

Translations of the word "immorally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imoralmente

🇮🇳 अनैतिक रूप से

🇩🇪 unmoralisch

🇮🇩 secara tidak bermoral

🇺🇦 аморально

🇵🇱 niemoralnie

🇯🇵 不道徳に (ふどうとくに)

🇫🇷 immoralement

🇪🇸 inmoralmente

🇹🇷 ahlaksızca

🇰🇷 비도덕적으로 (bidodeokjeogeuro)

🇸🇦 بشكل غير أخلاقي

🇨🇿 nemorálně

🇸🇰 nemorálne

🇨🇳 不道德地 (bù dàodé de)

🇸🇮 nemoralno

🇮🇸 siðlaust

🇰🇿 иморальді

🇬🇪 ამორალურად

🇦🇿 əxlaqsızca

🇲🇽 inmoralmente

Word origin

The word 'immorally' is derived from the word 'immoral,' which originated in the late 16th century from the Latin word 'immoralis,' meaning 'contrary to moral principles.' The concept of morality has been a topic of philosophical and ethical discussion for centuries, influencing societal norms and individual behavior. The adverb 'immorally' is used to describe actions or behaviors that are considered unethical, dishonest, or contrary to accepted moral standards.