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Unscrupulous: meaning, definitions and examples

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unscrupulous

 

[ ʌnˈskruːpjʊləs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

Having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.

Synonyms

dishonest, immoral, unethical

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

person

Unprincipled, lacking moral integrity.

Synonyms

corrupt, deceitful, shady

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

Word origin

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.