unscrupulous — having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈskruːpjələs/
Example Sentences
- The unscrupulous chef served expired ingredients to save money.
- She was fired for her unscrupulous sales tactics.
- The unscrupulous landlord raised rent without fixing the broken heater.
unscrupulous
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnˈskruːpjələs/]
having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair
The unscrupulous merchant sells watered-down medicine to desperate villagers without any guilt.
The unscrupulous boss finds meticulous ethics ridiculous.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'scrupulosus' meaning 'full of scruples' or 'conscientious,' derived from 'scrupus' (a source of doubt or anxiety). The prefix 'un-' negates the meaning to indicate a lack of moral principles.
Breakdown
un- (not) + scrupulous (having moral principles, from Latin scrupulosus) = unscrupulous (lacking moral principles)
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📝Examples
“The unscrupulous chef served expired ingredients to save money.”
“She was fired for her unscrupulous sales tactics.”
“The unscrupulous landlord raised rent without fixing the broken heater.”
“Unscrupulous companies often exploit their workers.”
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