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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If senior leadership cuts corners, tolerates unethical behavior or avoids scrutiny, that tone filters down.
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Toby Braun, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
All other activity, from running a business to producing unnecessary luxuries (including, notably, literature), were thus unethical, even parasitical, to the extent that one’s time ought to be spent in useful production, especially agriculture.
—Ben Woollard, JSTOR Daily, 18 June 2025
These systems are intended to protect us from inside dealings, political favors, gifts for gain and other unethical behavior.
—Glen Casel, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2025
Sweden is the latest country to examine its international adoption policies after accusations of unethical practices, particularly in South Korea.
—The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 3 June 2025
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Toby Braun, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
All other activity, from running a business to producing unnecessary luxuries (including, notably, literature), were thus unethical, even parasitical, to the extent that one’s time ought to be spent in useful production, especially agriculture.
—Ben Woollard, JSTOR Daily, 18 June 2025
These systems are intended to protect us from inside dealings, political favors, gifts for gain and other unethical behavior.
—Glen Casel, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2025
Sweden is the latest country to examine its international adoption policies after accusations of unethical practices, particularly in South Korea.
—The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 3 June 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 8 Jul. 2025.
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