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Unethically: meaning, definitions and examples

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unethically

 

[ ʌnˈɛθɪkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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

🇫🇷 de manière non éthique

🇪🇸 de manera no ética

🇹🇷 etik olmayan şekilde

🇰🇷 비윤리적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل غير أخلاقي

🇨🇿 neeticky

🇸🇰 neeticky

🇨🇳 不道德地

🇸🇮 neetično

🇮🇸 ósiðferðilega

🇰🇿 этикалық емес түрде

🇬🇪 არაეთიკურად

🇦🇿 etik qaydalara zidd olaraq

🇲🇽 de manera no ética

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,249, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.