Unmoral: meaning, definitions and examples
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unmoral
[ ʌnˈmɔːrəl ]
ethical context
The term 'unmoral' describes an action or behavior that lacks moral principles or values. It is often applied to deeds that are considered wrong or unethical but are not necessarily illegal. Unlike 'immoral', which implies a known moral choice against ethical standards, 'unmoral' suggests a lack of morality altogether. This term may refer to individuals or societies that do not adhere to any recognized moral framework, thus behaving without regard for ethical considerations.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He committed an unmoral act by lying to his friend.
- The corporation's unmoral practices led to widespread condemnation.
- They made an unmoral decision to prioritize profit over people's welfare.
Translations
Translations of the word "unmoral" in other languages:
🇵🇹 imoral
🇮🇳 अनैतिक
🇩🇪 unmoral
🇮🇩 tidak bermoral
🇺🇦 аморальний
🇵🇱 niemoralny
🇯🇵 不道徳な
🇫🇷 immoral
🇪🇸 inmoral
🇹🇷 ahlaka aykırı
🇰🇷 비도덕적인
🇸🇦 غير أخلاقي
🇨🇿 nemorální
🇸🇰 nemorálny
🇨🇳 不道德的
🇸🇮 nemoralno
🇮🇸 ósiðlegt
🇰🇿 аморальді
🇬🇪 ამორალური
🇦🇿 amoraldır
🇲🇽 inmoral
Etymology
The word 'unmoral' originates from the prefix 'un-', which denotes negation, combined with 'moral', stemming from the Latin 'moralis', meaning 'pertaining to manners'. The use of 'moral' can be traced back to the 14th century in Middle English, where it represented principles of right and wrong behavior. The addition of the prefix 'un-' results in a term that indicates the absence of morals instead of simply acting against them. 'Unmoral' as a concept has been explored in philosophical discussions surrounding ethics and morality, allowing for a distinction between those who knowingly choose to act against moral standards and those who entirely lack such standards. The evolution of 'unmoral' reflects a growing discourse on the nature of morality within individual behaviors and societal norms.