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unethical

(ʌneθɪkəl)
adjective
If you describe someone's behaviour as unethical, you think it is wrong and unacceptable according to a society's rules or people's beliefs.
It's simply unethical to promote and advertise such a dangerous product.
I thought it was unethical for doctors to operate upon their partners.
...to investigate widespread unethical and illegal practices in banking.
...accusations of unethical conduct.
Synonyms: immoral, wrong, improper, illegal More Synonyms of unethical

unethical in British English

(ʌnˈɛθɪkəl)
adjective
not ethical; improper
companies involved in unethical practices

Examples of 'unethical' in a sentence
unethical

You might still be out of a job because of his unethical conduct.
Hopkins, Tom The Guide to Greatness in Sales (1994)
The unethical behaviour of the energy companies is disgraceful.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
But recently we have seen just what the cost of unethical behaviour can be.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
They are not moral issues involving something clearly wrong or unethical.
Christianity Today (2000)
Politicians have done things that are unethical and wrong.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Many of the expense claims were unethical and wrong.
The Sun (2009)
We have zero tolerance for any kind of unethical behaviour and we welcome people speaking up if they have concerns about alleged misconduct.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
This addresses the concern that large short-term bonuses encouraged risky and unethical behaviour.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Last year it dismissed 292 people for unethical behaviour.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It is irresponsible, unethical and unacceptable.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It would be unethical to conduct such experiments on humans but many have been convinced that this is the way to a longer life.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Helping people to avoid tax may make you lots of money, but it is increasingly regarded as unethical and unacceptable.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
You were forced to endure the coercion and brutality of practices that were unethical, dishonest and in many cases illegal.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Your behaviour can be unethical.
The Sun (2011)
But the company says it is not to blame for unethical practice, likening such accusations to car manufacturers being blamed for reckless drivers.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
THE giving of a surgical procedure as a prize is an unbelievable, dangerous and highly unethical practice.
The Sun (2011)
In 2005 the industry's watchdog found it guilty of unethical behaviour.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Its heavy-handed sales tactics prompted the pharmaceutical industry's regulatory watchdog to make a ruling of unethical behaviour against it.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
And, as we have found out since the crisis, such worship of wealth drives unethical and immoral behaviour.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
A spokesman said: 'We have zero tolerance for unethical or illegal behaviour.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
But were you to blow the whistle, would you be squealing because her behaviour is unethical, or because you are seeking to save your own job?
Times, Sunday Times (2007)

In other languages
unethical

British English: unethical ADJECTIVE
Behaviour that is unethical is wrong and unacceptable according to rules or beliefs about morality.
It's simply unethical to promote and advertise such a dangerous product.
  • American English: unethical
  • Brazilian Portuguese: imoral
  • Chinese: 不道德的
  • European Spanish: inmoral
  • French: immoral
  • German: unmoralisch
  • Italian: moralmente inaccettabile
  • Japanese: 倫理に反する
  • Korean: 비윤리적인
  • European Portuguese: imoral
  • Latin American Spanish: inmoral

(adjective) 
Definition
morally wrong
I thought it was unethical for doctors to operate upon family members.
Synonyms
immoral
It is immoral to persist with a system that impoverishes so many people.
wrong
It was wrong of you to disrespect her.
improper
illegal
He was dismissed by the referee for an illegal tackle.
dirty
Their opponents used dirty tactics.
unfair
nations involved in unfair trade practices
shady (informal)
Be wary of people who try to talk you into shady deals.
dishonest
He had become rich by dishonest means.
unscrupulous
These kids are being exploited by very unscrupulous people.
under-the-table
unprofessional
He was fined for unprofessional conduct.
disreputable
the noisiest and most disreputable bars
underhand
The Prime Minister had been involved in underhand financial deals.
unprincipled
the unprincipled behaviour of the prosecutor's office
dishonourable
He insisted he had done nothing dishonourable.
not cricket (informal)
Opposites
legal
,
moral
,
proper
,
ethical
,
upright
,
honourable
,
honest
,
scrupulous

Additional synonyms

in the sense of dirty
Definition
unfair, dishonest, or unkind
Their opponents used dirty tactics.
Synonyms
dishonest,
illegal,
unfair,
cheating,
corrupt,
crooked (informal),
deceiving,
fraudulent,
treacherous,
deceptive,
unscrupulous,
crafty,
deceitful,
double-dealing,
unsporting,
knavish (archaic)
in the sense of dishonest
Definition
not honest or fair
He had become rich by dishonest means.
Synonyms
deceitful,
corrupt,
crooked (informal),
designing,
lying,
bent (slang),
false,
unfair,
cheating,
deceiving,
shady (informal),
fraudulent,
treacherous,
deceptive,
unscrupulous,
crafty,
swindling,
disreputable,
untrustworthy,
double-dealing,
unprincipled,
mendacious,
perfidious (literary),
untruthful,
guileful,
knavish (archaic)
in the sense of dishonourable
He insisted he had done nothing dishonourable.
Synonyms
shameful,
base,
corrupt,
infamous,
disgraceful,
treacherous,
scandalous,
unscrupulous,
shameless,
despicable,
ignominious,
disreputable,
contemptible,
untrustworthy,
unprincipled,
ignoble,
not cricket (informal),
discreditable,
blackguardly

Synonyms of 'unethical'

unethical

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of disreputable
Definition
having or causing a bad reputation
the noisiest and most disreputable bars
Synonyms
discreditable,
mean,
low,
base,
shocking,
disorderly,
notorious,
vicious,
infamous,
disgraceful,
shameful,
vile,
shady (informal),
scandalous,
ignominious,
contemptible,
louche,
unprincipled,
dishonourable,
opprobrious
in the sense of illegal
He was dismissed by the referee for an illegal tackle.
Synonyms
foul,
dirty,
unfair,
crooked (informal),
shady (informal),
fraudulent,
unjust,
dishonest,
unscrupulous,
underhand,
inequitable,
unsportsmanlike
in the sense of shady
Definition
of doubtful honesty or legality
Be wary of people who try to talk you into shady deals.
Synonyms
crooked (informal),
dodgy (British, Australian, New Zealand, informal),
unethical,
suspect,
suspicious,
dubious,
slippery,
questionable,
unscrupulous,
fishy (informal),
shifty,
disreputable,
untrustworthy,
shonky (Australian, New Zealand, informal)
in the sense of underhand
Definition
sly, deceitful, and secretive
The Prime Minister had been involved in underhand financial deals.
Synonyms
sly,
secret,
crooked (informal),
devious,
sneaky,
secretive,
fraudulent,
treacherous,
dishonest,
deceptive,
clandestine,
unscrupulous,
crafty,
unethical,
furtive,
deceitful,
surreptitious,
stealthy,
dishonourable,
below the belt (informal),
underhanded
in the sense of unfair
Definition
dishonest or unethical
nations involved in unfair trade practices
Synonyms
unscrupulous,
crooked (informal),
dishonest,
unethical,
wrongful,
unprincipled,
dishonourable,
unsporting
in the sense of unprincipled
Definition
lacking moral principles
the unprincipled behaviour of the prosecutor's office
Synonyms
dishonest,
corrupt,
crooked (informal),
immoral,
tricky,
unscrupulous,
devious,
unethical,
unprofessional,
amoral,
deceitful,
underhand,
dishonourable,
unconscionable
in the sense of unprofessional
Definition
not behaving according to the standards expected of a member of a particular profession
He was fined for unprofessional conduct.
Synonyms
unethical,
unfitting,
improper,
lax,
negligent,
unworthy,
unseemly,
unprincipled
in the sense of unscrupulous
Definition
prepared to act in a dishonest or immoral manner
These kids are being exploited by very unscrupulous people.
Synonyms
unprincipled,
corrupt,
crooked (informal),
ruthless,
improper,
immoral,
dishonest,
unethical,
exploitative,
dishonourable,
roguish,
unconscionable,
knavish (archaic),
conscienceless,
unconscientious
in the sense of wrong
Definition
not in accordance with correct or conventional rules or standards
It was wrong of you to disrespect her.
Synonyms
bad,
criminal,
illegal,
evil,
unfair,
crooked (informal),
unlawful,
illicit,
immoral,
unjust,
dishonest,
wicked,
sinful,
unethical,
wrongful,
under-the-table,
reprehensible,
dishonourable,
iniquitous,
not cricket (informal),
felonious,
blameworthy
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