Synonyms of unscrupulous

unscrupulous

adjective

ˌən-ˈskrü-pyə-ləs 

as in immoral

not guided by or showing a concern for what is right

an unscrupulous businessman manipulated them into selling their land for practically nothing

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unscrupulous

And some unscrupulous companies are banking on your burnout. — Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 26 June 2026

But along with the surge of people hitting the roads and skies, so are unscrupulous scammers preying on them. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026

The main shell is then salvaged, with the most valuable parts sold by unscrupulous vendors to repair shops and consumers, often via the Internet. — Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

Indeed, once the former’s economic situation forces them to withdraw from hosting duties just four years before kickoff, the opportunist pulls out every unscrupulous trick in the book to thwart the rival bids from, ironically, Canada and USA. — Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 10 June 2026