unscrupulous
adjective
un·scru·pu·lous
ˌən-ˈskrü-pyə-ləs 
: not scrupulous : unprincipled
… replicas that unscrupulous shopkeepers may sometimes try to palm off as the real thing.—
Geri Trotta
Geri Trotta
unscrupulously
adverb
unscrupulousness
noun
Examples of unscrupulous in a Sentence
an unscrupulous businessman manipulated them into selling their land for practically nothing
Recent Examples on the Web
Earlier this month, the New Yorker magazine published a profile that painted him as an unscrupulous executive.
—Michael Liedtke, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
When an unscrupulous business associate stole money out of the couple’s business account, forcing them to close ESO, the community rallied their support and raised funds on GoFundMe to keep it open.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Earlier this month, the New Yorker magazine published a profile that painted him as an unscrupulous executive.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Police at this point believe neither of these new notes are authentic, just an attempt by unscrupulous people to take advantage of the situation.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unscrupulous
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Michael Liedtke, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
When an unscrupulous business associate stole money out of the couple’s business account, forcing them to close ESO, the community rallied their support and raised funds on GoFundMe to keep it open.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Earlier this month, the New Yorker magazine published a profile that painted him as an unscrupulous executive.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Police at this point believe neither of these new notes are authentic, just an attempt by unscrupulous people to take advantage of the situation.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unscrupulous
Cite this Entry
“Unscrupulous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unscrupulous. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
unscrupulous
adjective
un·scru·pu·lous
ˌən-ˈskrü-pyə-ləs
ˈən-
: not scrupulous : unprincipled
unscrupulously
adverb
unscrupulousness
noun
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
