ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. 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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