immoral

adjective

(ˌ)i(m)-ˈmȯr-əl How to pronounce immoral (audio)
Definition of immoralnext
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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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

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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 See All Example Sentences for immoral
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immoral
  1. unlawful
  2. ruthless
  3. sinful
  4. corrupt
  5. evil
  6. unethical
  7. vicious
  8. unprincipled
Adjective
  • Greg Field, a 27-year LAPD veteran and director of the Police Transportation Motor Transport Division, noted the sync systems are useful for mass messages, such as at a fire evacuation or an unlawful assembly.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
  • McFadden is currently charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, robbery, and unlawful possession of a firearm.
    — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of unlawful
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  • With her Demonic transformation, Rauch added a whole new shade of dark to Big Bang alums’ returns for the spinoff, following Kaley Cuoco’s ruthless Penny in Episode 2 and Kunal Nayyar’s deeply depressed Raj in Episode 1.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Through remarkable archival footage and an incredible range of interviews, Monsters of God digs into the egotistical and ruthless mentalities that supported competing criminal empires and the undercover operations that dismantled them.
    — Rory Doherty, Time, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of ruthless
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  • My prescribed low-carb, caffeine-free diet sounded horrifying on paper, but my sinful pleasures were replaced with a tasty, high-quality, and healthy alternative that left me more energized.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
  • Critics also have challenged the report’s characterization of cases involving women, contending these were consensual affairs that were sinful but not abusive.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 June 2026
Definition of sinful
Adjective
  • But if surveillance pricing seems corrupt or unethical, get ready.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Raids may temporarily remove leaders but leave corrupt relationships and financial machinery intact, allowing the organization to regenerate.
    — Robert Muggah, The Conversation, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of corrupt
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  • Bannister starred in all five Phantasm films, battling the evil Tall Man, a role that cemented his place in horror cinema.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Despite the very best efforts of writers, cast and crew, Rhaenyra, her evil half-brothers and all their fellow citizens were never Martin’s main characters.
    — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of evil
Adjective
  • The claim of a link stems from an unethical, fraudulent study that was retracted years ago, and its author was stripped of his medical license.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force, which helps root out goods made with unethical labor, helped identify the batch announced Friday.
    — Luke Barr, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Definition of unethical
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  • And on the other side of the ball, this defense has a chance to be downright vicious.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Heidegger, the philosopher of authenticity and independent thought, had become one of them, surrendering to vicious political cant.
    — David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of vicious
Adjective
  • That doesn't enable cunning and unprincipled men to subvert the power of the people.
    — Lori A Bashian , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
  • Ditto his despicable aides and Cabinet members, his unprincipled sycophants and suck-ups.
    — Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2026
Definition of unprincipled

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