immoral
adjective
im·mor·al
(ˌ)i(m)-ˈmȯr-əl 
-ˈmär-
: not moral
broadly
: conflicting with generally or traditionally held moral principles
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.
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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
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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
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“Immoral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immoral. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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immoral
adjective
im·mor·al
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-ˈ(m)är-
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