Synonyms of immoral

immoral

adjective

(ˌ)i(m)-ˈmȯr-əl 

1

as in unlawful

not conforming to a high moral standard; morally unacceptable

blatantly immoral behavior by members of the clergy that should not be tolerated by the community

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unlawful
• sinful
• evil
• vicious
• vile
• bad
• wicked
• dark
• obscene
• unethical
• illegal
• wrong
• rotten
• corrupt
• cruel
• offensive
• villainous
• unauthorized
• iniquitous
• nefarious
• unrighteous
• ugly
• infamous
• improper
• unsavory
• dirty
• condemned
• cursed
• prohibited
• nasty
• contemptible
• dishonest
• despicable
• reprehensible
• disreputable
• forbidden
• objectionable
• naughty
• ignoble
• depraved
• sordid
• perverted
• ill
• incorrect
• mean
• sick
• pernicious
• unhealthy
• blameworthy
• atrocious
• ungodly
• dissolute
• infernal
• censurable
• degenerate
• unwholesome
• debauched
• debased
• fallen
• libertine
• snide
• noxious
• unprincipled
• blamable
• base
• indecent
• unclean
• unscrupulous
• miserable
• outlawed
• evil-minded
• unseemly
• pestilential
• dishonorable
• vulgar
• proscribed
• loose
• discouraged
• scrofulous
• unbecoming
• barred
• low-minded
• wretched
• indecorous
• reprobate
• low
• execrable
• lousy
• disallowed
• banned
• cussed
• errant
• erring
• defiling
• interdicted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• moral
• ethical
• virtuous
• honorable
• good
• right
• righteous
• legal
• legitimate
• noble
• high
• honest
• sublime
• decent
• permissible
• just
• upright
• permitted
• lofty
• principled
• scrupulous
• reputable
• elevated
• authorized
• licensed
• endorsed
• approved
• sanctioned
• correct
• promoted
• high-minded
• proper
• allowed
• supported
• clean
• decent
• exemplary
• innocent
• law-abiding
• pure
• encouraged
• perfect
• decorous
• blameless
• seemly
• white
• wholesome
• commendable
• guiltless
• creditable
• unobjectionable
• worthy
• chaste
• irreproachable
• incorruptible
• inoffensive
• abetted
• immaculate
• spotless
• respected
• uncorrupted
• venerable
• unerring
• esteemed
• unfallen
• squeaky-clean
• lily-white
• upstanding

2

as in ruthless

not guided by or showing a concern for what is right

stealing another's words, even over the Internet, remains an immoral act

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ruthless
• corrupt
• unethical
• unprincipled
• unscrupulous
• unconscionable
• Machiavellian
• cutthroat
• merciless
• dishonest
• crooked
• deceitful
• depraved
• pitiless
• licentious
• calculating
• remorseless
• degenerate
• profligate
• debauched
• debased
• degraded
• libertine
• opportunistic
• decadent
• knavish
• demoralized
• scheming
• dissipated
• dog-eat-dog
• jackleg
• cheapjack
• sharp

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• moral
• ethical
• good
• virtuous
• noble
• honorable
• righteous
• scrupulous
• principled
• conscientious
• just

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of immoral

The artist wrote that keeping silent on this kind of behavior is akin to turning a blind eye to immoral behavior. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026

Republicans, grow a spine and stop the immoral president. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026

Ultimately, having people like Hegseth in senior leadership, Cook thinks, has enabled immoral and even unconstitutional behavior in the military. — Clint Smith, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026

Players take on the role of one of four Vault Hunters searching for mythical vaults while trying to take on the planet’s immoral dictator. — Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 23 May 2026