immoral
adjective
im·mor·al
(ˌ)i(m)-ˈmȯr-əl 
-ˈmär-
: not moral : morally evil or wrong
broadly
: conflicting with generally or traditionally held moral principles
an artwork then labeled immoral
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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More and more people are avoiding dating or befriending those with opposing political views, and growing numbers describe those on the other side as closed-minded, dishonest, immoral and unintelligent.
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Justin Callais, Twin Cities, 5 Mar. 2026
More and more people are avoiding dating or befriending those with opposing political views, and growing numbers describe those on the other side as closed-minded, dishonest, immoral and unintelligent.
—Justin Callais, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The annual analysis compares all 50 states across 54 measures tied to immoral or illicit behavior, from violent crimes per capita and excessive drinking to gambling disorders.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
This also underlines how the admirably, anti-tank Heat are being asked to save civilization, protect The Republic, maintain a sense of morality in an immoral world and protect our children’s tomorrow from an accelerated descent into nihilism.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
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Justin Callais, Twin Cities, 5 Mar. 2026
More and more people are avoiding dating or befriending those with opposing political views, and growing numbers describe those on the other side as closed-minded, dishonest, immoral and unintelligent.
—Justin Callais, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The annual analysis compares all 50 states across 54 measures tied to immoral or illicit behavior, from violent crimes per capita and excessive drinking to gambling disorders.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
This also underlines how the admirably, anti-tank Heat are being asked to save civilization, protect The Republic, maintain a sense of morality in an immoral world and protect our children’s tomorrow from an accelerated descent into nihilism.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Immoral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immoral. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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-ˈ(m)är-
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