unethically

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Recent Examples of unethically Then, of course, there is the cognitive dissonance that arises when one behaves unethically, leading them to strive for alternative explanations for their actions, creating a feedback loop where unethical behavior goes unchecked. Lindsay Kohler, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 There really is no way to write ethics rules that stop unethical people from behaving unethically. The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unethically
Adverb
  • Referee Michael Markovic went to center ice to announce the official call after the Devils argued that the Panthers had illegally interfered with their goalie while scoring a goal.
    Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Under the new policy, if a vehicle found is parked illegally, and the associated license plate has five or more unpaid tickets that had been issued 60 days prior to the most recent violation, a letter will be mailed to the owner, warning them of a possible tow.
    Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Cynically and immorally, the government is creating separate sectors of society.
    Ron Scherf, Time, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Unethically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unethically. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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