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
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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
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Recent Examples of immoral
An aesthetic distinction to circumscribe this immoral, unethical moment in a durational imperialist history.
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Literary Hub, 17 Nov. 2025
Like many durable conspiracy theories, QAnon depicts an immoral elite that is both evil and hyper-competent.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 Nov. 2025
While the technology is presented as a tool to preserve memories and help people process grief, critics called it immoral and unnatural, saying that simulating the dead risks distorting their memory or interfering with the grieving process.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
Still, the idea that Americans came together to help freedom seekers in the face of immoral laws offers hope for America’s truest ideals.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for immoral
Literary Hub, 17 Nov. 2025
Like many durable conspiracy theories, QAnon depicts an immoral elite that is both evil and hyper-competent.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 Nov. 2025
While the technology is presented as a tool to preserve memories and help people process grief, critics called it immoral and unnatural, saying that simulating the dead risks distorting their memory or interfering with the grieving process.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
Still, the idea that Americans came together to help freedom seekers in the face of immoral laws offers hope for America’s truest ideals.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immoral
Adjective
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The unlawful taking of items from a machine or device that is operated or activated by the use of coins.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Jan. 2026
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Mississippi officials have argued that the state law is not preempted, while the RNC has urged the high court to strike down the Magnolia State’s law, along with similar ones in other states, as unlawful.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For the first time, the defense attorney becomes the defendant, forced to fight for his own freedom while facing off against ruthless prosecutor Dana Berg (Constance Zimmer).—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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And, as part of the deal, city planners aim to update development protocols to meet the challenges of a more ruthless wildfire regime.—
Mark Dee
January 27,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Gettin’ sinful all of a sudden.—
David Searcy,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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Tantric cultural and spiritual traditions, which began to emerge in the early centuries of the Common Era, take a positive perspective on the material world in general and the human body in particular, as opposed to traditions that regard both as inherently illusory or sinful.—
Anya Foxen,
The Conversation,
9 Dec. 2025
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Rooting out corrupt generals and criminal networks could take months, or even years.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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Certainly, part of the way to improve Venezuela and to improve the Western Hemisphere and improve the lives of Americans is to get their very corrupt 25 years in decline, oil industry back going again.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Gans could have allowed the hulking, evil character to register as an oppressive, scene-stealing presence, but opts to force Pyramid Head into crowded frames with other monsters who, even at their best designed, frequently detract from the paltry terror and register as annoying visual noise.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
23 Jan. 2026
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Strapped with his Sword of Power, He-Man and his He-pals — Teela (Camila Mendes), Duncan/Man-at-Arms (Idris Elba) and others — are gonna take down the evil Skeletor (Jared Leto).—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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As secretary, Noem has displayed a troubling pattern of unethical behavior.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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And this of course can lead to mistakes and even unethical results.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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That contraction represents a vicious cycle.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
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Benedict doesn’t realize that the woman who has entirely captured his attention is Sophie, the maid for the formidable Araminta Gun (Katie Leung), aka Lady Penwood and her daughters, the vicious and self-absorbed Rosamund Li (Michelle Mao) and the sweet but simple Posy Li (Isabella Wei).—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2026
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In the past, that’s opened small businesses to frivolous lawsuits filed by unprincipled lawyers that file massive lawsuits and offer quick settlements.—
Erica Goldstein,
Boston Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Rule by ‘ambitious, and unprincipled men’ Partisanship is the primary problem for the American republic, according to Washington.—
Robert A. Strong,
The Conversation,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Immoral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immoral. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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