unprincipled

un·prin·ci·pled

adj
\ˌən-ˈprin(t)-s(ə-)pəld, -sə-bəld\

Definition of UNPRINCIPLED

: lacking moral principles : unscrupulous

— un·prin·ci·pled·ness noun

Examples of UNPRINCIPLED

1. a dishonest and unprincipled attack on his reputation
2. <an unprincipled businessman who made a lot of money—and didn't care how he did it>

First Known Use of UNPRINCIPLED

1644

Related to UNPRINCIPLED

Synonyms: cutthroat, immoral, Machiavellian, unconscionable, unethical, unscrupulous

Antonyms: ethical, moral, principled, scrupulous

Related Words: merciless, pitiless, remorseless, ruthless; crooked, deceitful, dishonest, jackleg, knavish; corrupt, debased, debauched, decadent, degenerate, degraded, demoralized, depraved, dissipated, libertine, licentious, profligate; cheapjack, dog-eat-dog, opportunistic; calculating, scheming, sharp

Near Antonyms: conscientious, good, honorable, just, noble, righteous, virtuous

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