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
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
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But narcissists famously have a dark side as well that includes unethical, autocratic and aggressive behavior.
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Eddie Brummelman, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2025
Even the film's ostensible progressives, like Tucci's Bellini, are not immune to unethical bargaining behind the scenes.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2025
At times of political and cultural upset, literature has often been a way for society to process, understand, and push back against unethical policies or administrations.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2025
Recklessly slashing everything the government does without congressional approval is unconstitutional and most certainly unethical.
—Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
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Eddie Brummelman, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2025
Even the film's ostensible progressives, like Tucci's Bellini, are not immune to unethical bargaining behind the scenes.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2025
At times of political and cultural upset, literature has often been a way for society to process, understand, and push back against unethical policies or administrations.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2025
Recklessly slashing everything the government does without congressional approval is unconstitutional and most certainly unethical.
—Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unethical
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“Unethical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unethical. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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