Unscrupulous

usgb/ʌnˈskruːpjələs/
adjective

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

The unscrupulous landlord raised the rent again without making any improvements to the building.
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Often appears as...

  • unscrupulous business practices
  • unscrupulous individuals

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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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