unethical — not morally correct or acceptable; violating moral principles
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not morally correct or acceptable; violating moral principles
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈɛθɪkəl/
Korean meaning: 윤리적이지 않은, 도덕적으로 올바르지 않은
Korean pronunciation: 언**이**씨컬
Example Sentences
- The CEO's decision to fire employees right before Christmas was widely considered unethical.
- My cat thinks it's unethical that I only give him three treats instead of the entire bag.
- Using someone else's Netflix password might seem harmless, but technically it's unethical.
unethical
ADJECTIVE//ʌnˈɛθɪkəl//
not morally correct or acceptable; violating moral principles
A businessman engages in unethical bribery during secret contract negotiations
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Hypothetical gains, theoretical excuses, unethical reality!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'un-' (not) combined with 'ethical,' which derives from Greek 'ethos' meaning character or custom. The word emerged in English to express the negation of moral principles.
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“The CEO's decision to fire employees right before Christmas was widely considered unethical.”
“My cat thinks it's unethical that I only give him three treats instead of the entire bag.”
“Using someone else's Netflix password might seem harmless, but technically it's unethical.”
“The journalist was fired for unethical reporting practices and fabricating interviews.”
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