unethical
adjective
un·eth·i·cal
ˌən-ˈe-thi-kəl 
: not conforming to a high moral standard : morally wrong : not ethical
illegal and unethical business practices
immoral and unethical behavior
Synonyms
Examples of unethical in a Sentence
unethical treatment of prisoners of war that was a clear violation of international law
an unethical attorney, he had no qualms about getting off clients who he knew were guilty
Recent Examples on the Web
But they can also be written in a way that's overly broad and end up preventing people from speaking out if their employer does something unethical.
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Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024
To some, distrust can be traced to past experiences with discrimination and a history of unethical medical procedures.
—Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 22 May 2024
If the public comes to see OpenAI as an unethical actor, Microsoft’s reputation could sustain collateral damage too.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 21 May 2024
Schrader adds a characteristically pungent stab of deceit (with shades of his 2002 feature, Auto Focus) via Malcolm’s unethical actions once Emma gets her way and halts the interview.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024
As the anti-government Tea Party rose to prominence in 2010, earmarks were derided as wasteful and unethical.
—Catie Edmondson, New York Times, 14 May 2024
However, some are poorly qualified, overloaded with too many associations, disorganized, poor at customer relations, or even unethical and dishonest.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2024
In a three-page statement sent Friday morning to its 1,400 members, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers alleged Rundle allows unethical behavior to go unchecked.
—Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2024
In the 21st century, choosing products that damage the planet can no longer be ascribed to ignorance but to conscious unethical behavior.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024
To some, distrust can be traced to past experiences with discrimination and a history of unethical medical procedures.
—Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 22 May 2024
If the public comes to see OpenAI as an unethical actor, Microsoft’s reputation could sustain collateral damage too.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 21 May 2024
Schrader adds a characteristically pungent stab of deceit (with shades of his 2002 feature, Auto Focus) via Malcolm’s unethical actions once Emma gets her way and halts the interview.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024
As the anti-government Tea Party rose to prominence in 2010, earmarks were derided as wasteful and unethical.
—Catie Edmondson, New York Times, 14 May 2024
However, some are poorly qualified, overloaded with too many associations, disorganized, poor at customer relations, or even unethical and dishonest.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2024
In a three-page statement sent Friday morning to its 1,400 members, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers alleged Rundle allows unethical behavior to go unchecked.
—Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2024
In the 21st century, choosing products that damage the planet can no longer be ascribed to ignorance but to conscious unethical behavior.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
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“Unethical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unethical. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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