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immorally

adverb

Definition of immorallynext
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as in unethically

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as in wickedly

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Recent Examples of immorally Cynically and immorally, the government is creating separate sectors of society. — Ron Scherf, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immorally
  1. unethically
  2. wickedly
  3. illegally
  4. sinfully
  5. ignobly
Adverb
  • The new cathode replaces toxic, expensive, and unethically mined cobalt with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) embedded in a carbon matrix.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026
  • Uber’s campaign accused trial attorneys of unethically abusing their clients and attorneys said the company is attempting restructure longstanding civil justice laws to escape accountability for harm caused by its drivers.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
Definition of unethically
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  • Inspired by the Old Hollywood bon vivants Hendrix grew up admiring —Zsa Zsa Gabor, among them — Lucy is a wickedly sharp and glamorous 1940s socialite whose shows blend crowd work, magic and vaudevillian stunts.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Liu would be a great first pick — funny, wickedly brilliant and savvy.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of wickedly
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  • Calumet City Clerk Nyota Figgs is seeking damages after the dismissal of a lawsuit accusing her of illegally destroying city documents in 2021.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Jose Antonio Ibarra, a Venezuelan citizen who arrived in the United States illegally two years prior, was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
    — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of illegally
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  • Cheesecake Brownies These sinfully fudgy brownies feature a cheesecake layer sandwiched between two ultra-rich chocolate layers.
    — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Each bite ranged from light and refreshing to sinfully decadent.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Definition of sinfully
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  • Perhaps even Daeron, who in the book dies ignobly early in the battle, either by a random one of Addam’s soldiers or when his burning pavilion collapses on him.
    — James Grebey, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of ignobly

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“Immorally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immorally. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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