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Unscrupulous

usgb/ʌnˈskruːpjələs/Volume
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Negative Connotation

Unscrupulous carries a strong negative judgment, implying a lack of ethics in behavior or decisions.

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The unscrupulous CEO faced public outrage for exploiting workers.
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Severity of Behavior

Used to describe extreme lack of moral principles, more than just casual dishonesty.

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Unscrupulous politicians may rig elections to stay in power.
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Not Just Lies

Unscrupulous goes beyond lying; it encompasses any dishonest or unethical action.

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After selling the untested medicine, the unscrupulous pharmacist disappeared.
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AmoralDeceitfulDishonestDisreputableEthicalFraudulentImmoralUnconscionableUnprincipled
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