unscrupulous

Meaning

Having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.

having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair

Having or showing no moral principles; dishonest or unfair.

Example Sentences

Unscrupulous peers can lead adolescents to delinquency.

The unscrupulous businessman cheated his customers with false promises.

The company fired the manager for his unscrupulous business practices.

Synonyms

immoral, deceitful, dishonest, corrupt, unprincipled, unethical

Entry 1

immoral, deceitful

Entry 2

dishonest, corrupt, immoral, unprincipled

Entry 3

dishonest, unethical, immoral, corrupt

Antonyms

ethical, honest, principled, scrupulous

Entry 1

ethical, honest

Entry 2

honest, ethical, principled, scrupulous

Entry 3

honest, ethical, principled

Collocations

unscrupulous behavior, unscrupulous dealer, unscrupulous methods, unscrupulous business, unscrupulous tactics

Entry 2

unscrupulous behavior, unscrupulous dealer, unscrupulous methods

Entry 3

unscrupulous behavior, unscrupulous business, unscrupulous tactics