Unscrupulous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌʌnˈskɹuːpjʊləs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Unscrupulous is an adjective meaning Without scruples; immoral.
Meaning
Without scruples; immoral.
More Meanings
- Contemptuous of what is right or honorable.
Example Sentences
Nazism, they wrote, had turned German youth into godless, shameless, unscrupulous murderers.
The real difficulty is with the vast wealth and power in the hands of the few and the unscrupulous who represent or control capital.
Synonyms for unscrupulous
Depending on context, synonyms include crooked, corrupt, dishonest.
Antonyms for unscrupulous
Common opposites include scrupulous, ethical, upstanding.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dishonest, corrupt, crooked, immoral, dishonourable, wrongful.
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