Unethically: meaning, definitions and examples
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unethically
[ ʌnˈɛθɪkli ]
behavior
in a way that is not morally right or proper; dishonestly
Synonyms
dishonestly, immorally, unfairly, unjustly
Examples of usage
- He unethically used insider information to gain an advantage in the stock market.
- The company unethically exploited its workers for cheap labor.
- She unethically copied someone else's work and claimed it as her own.
Translations
Translations of the word "unethically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não eticamente
🇮🇳 अनैतिक रूप से
🇩🇪 unethisch
🇮🇩 tidak etis
🇺🇦 неетично
🇵🇱 nieetycznie
🇯🇵 非倫理的に
- 倫理に反して (ひりんりてきに
- りんりにはんして)
🇫🇷 de manière non éthique
🇪🇸 de manera no ética
🇹🇷 etik olmayan şekilde
🇰🇷 비윤리적으로
🇸🇦 بشكل غير أخلاقي
🇨🇿 neeticky
🇸🇰 neeticky
🇨🇳 不道德地
- 非道德地 (bù dàodé dì
- fēi dàodé dì)
🇸🇮 neetično
🇮🇸 ósiðferðilega
🇰🇿 этикалық емес түрде
🇬🇪 არაეთიკურად
🇦🇿 etik qaydalara zidd olaraq
🇲🇽 de manera no ética
Word origin
The word 'unethically' is formed by adding the prefix 'un-' to the word 'ethically', which comes from the Greek word 'ethikos' meaning 'moral character'. The concept of ethics dates back to ancient philosophy, where moral principles and values were discussed. The adverb 'unethically' is commonly used in discussions about morality, business practices, and personal conduct.