Unscrupulous: meaning, definitions and examples
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unscrupulous
[ ʌnˈskruːpjʊləs ]
behavior
Having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was unscrupulous in his methods to achieve success.
- She was known for her unscrupulous business practices.
- The unscrupulous salesman took advantage of unsuspecting customers.
person
Unprincipled, lacking moral integrity.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was considered unscrupulous by his colleagues.
- The unscrupulous politician was involved in numerous scandals.
- She was willing to do anything to get ahead, even if it meant being unscrupulous.
Translations
Translations of the word "unscrupulous" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sem escrúpulos
🇮🇳 अनैतिक
🇩🇪 skrupellos
🇮🇩 tanpa prinsip
🇺🇦 безпринципний
🇵🇱 bez skrupułów
🇯🇵 良心のない
🇫🇷 sans scrupules
🇪🇸 sin escrúpulos
🇹🇷 vicdansız
🇰🇷 양심 없는
🇸🇦 عديم الضمير
🇨🇿 bezohledný
🇸🇰 bezohľadný
🇨🇳 不道德的
🇸🇮 brezobziren
🇮🇸 samviskulaus
🇰🇿 ар-ұятсыз
🇬🇪 უსინდისო
🇦🇿 vicdansız
🇲🇽 sin escrúpulos
Etymology
The word 'unscrupulous' originated from the Latin word 'unscrupulosus', which meant 'without care or concern'. The term evolved over time to describe individuals who lack moral principles or integrity. In modern usage, 'unscrupulous' is commonly used to characterize dishonest or unethical behavior.
See also: scrupulous, scrupulously.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #13,902, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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