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

Both Washington and Mexico City have launched crackdowns against a complex web of unscrupulous functionaries, front companies and document fraudsters, among others. — Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Some immigrants requested more time before their next hearings, presenting evidence of having been defrauded by unscrupulous attorneys profiled in local news reports. — ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

Still, Hunt and other policy researchers welcome the efforts to target unscrupulous operators. — Laurie Udesky, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

However, a power of attorney can also allow an unscrupulous person to take advantage of you by moving money into his own account, paying his own bills, making cash withdrawals, or selling your real estate. — Christine Fletcher, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026