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/
Korean meaning: 양심이 없는, 도덕적 원칙이 없는, 부정직한
Korean pronunciation: 언**스크루**플러스
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
An unscrupulous car salesman hides repair bills while selling a defective vehicle
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.
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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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