immoral

adjective

im·​mor·​al (ˌ)i(m)-ˈmȯr-əl How to pronounce immoral (audio)
-ˈmär-
: not moral
broadly : conflicting with generally or traditionally held moral principles
immorally adverb

Examples of immoral in a Sentence

Don't condemn her: there was nothing immoral about what she did. It was immoral of her to tell lies like that.
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The Mann Act, also known as the White-Slave Traffic Act of 1910, is a federal law that prohibits the interstate or foreign transportation of individuals for prostitution or other immoral activities. Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 3 July 2025 Swaggart, in July 1986, had accused a megachurch rival, New Orleans First Assembly of God Pastor Marvin Gorman, of committing immoral acts with a number of women over a period of years. Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 1 July 2025 What Ukraine needs now is the time, tools, and space to prove to the Kremlin that an occupation is not just immoral but incompatible with Russia’s long-term security needs. Michael Carpenter, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2025 The filmmaker makes the best use of typical corrupt politicians, immoral cops and ruthless women braving their way in an unjust society. Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for immoral

Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of immoral was in 1660

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“Immoral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immoral. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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immoral

adjective
im·​mor·​al (ˈ)im-ˈ(m)ȯr-əl How to pronounce immoral (audio)
-ˈ(m)är-
: not moral : wicked, bad
immorally adverb

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