unscrupulous
adjective
un·scru·pu·lous
ˌən-ˈskrü-pyə-ləs 
: not scrupulous : unprincipled
unscrupulously
adverb
unscrupulousness
noun
Examples of unscrupulous in a Sentence
an unscrupulous businessman manipulated them into selling their land for practically nothing
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Harper, the one sister who didn’t marry or have children, also is in debt to an unscrupulous creditor.
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Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
The effects for both the businesses who engage unknowingly with unscrupulous providers and consumers are far-reaching, affecting both consumer trust and potentially business reputation.
—Frederik Gregaard, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
The artist, Sir Daniel Winn, believes the pieces may have been stolen by an unscrupulous collector while an art recovery expert believes the two sculptures will be destroyed for scrap metal.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2025
She quickly gets embroiled in a nasty war of blackmail and stalking, and with the help of an unscrupulous life coach, matters escalate way too far.
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Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
The effects for both the businesses who engage unknowingly with unscrupulous providers and consumers are far-reaching, affecting both consumer trust and potentially business reputation.
—Frederik Gregaard, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
The artist, Sir Daniel Winn, believes the pieces may have been stolen by an unscrupulous collector while an art recovery expert believes the two sculptures will be destroyed for scrap metal.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2025
She quickly gets embroiled in a nasty war of blackmail and stalking, and with the help of an unscrupulous life coach, matters escalate way too far.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 13 June 2025
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“Unscrupulous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unscrupulous. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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unscrupulous
adjective
un·scru·pu·lous
ˌən-ˈskrü-pyə-ləs
ˈən-
: not scrupulous : unprincipled
unscrupulously
adverb
unscrupulousness
noun
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