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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Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Their actions were reckless, unethical, and ultimately fatal.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
But having begun collaborating with Gran Tierra in 2019, the foundation has now been accused of complicity in sportswashing — using football to redirect attention away from unethical activity.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 May 2026
As a primary concept in marketing activities, it is regarded by some authorities as unethical.
—Ezgi Eyüboğlu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
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Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Their actions were reckless, unethical, and ultimately fatal.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
But having begun collaborating with Gran Tierra in 2019, the foundation has now been accused of complicity in sportswashing — using football to redirect attention away from unethical activity.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 May 2026
As a primary concept in marketing activities, it is regarded by some authorities as unethical.
—Ezgi Eyüboğlu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
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 Jun. 2026.
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