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单词 immoral
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immoral

adjective

im·​mor·​al (ˌ)i(m)-ˈmȯr-əl How to pronounce immoral (audio)
-ˈmär-
: not moral
broadly : conflicting with generally or traditionally held moral principles
immorally
(ˌ)i(m)-ˈmȯr-ə-lē How to pronounce immoral (audio)
-ˈmär-
adverb

Synonyms

  • bad
  • dark
  • evil
  • iniquitous
  • nefarious
  • rotten
  • sinful
  • unethical
  • unlawful
  • unrighteous
  • unsavory
  • vicious
  • vile
  • villainous
  • wicked
  • wrong
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Example Sentences

Don't condemn her: there was nothing immoral about what she did. It was immoral of her to tell lies like that.
Recent Examples on the Web Three years ago, the administration at Brigham Young University-Idaho took steps that seemed designed to push students away from using Medicaid, perhaps out of worry that government programs like it were immoral. The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 Aug. 2022 But Bell says, look, the morality of this didn't change, folks always knew that segregation was immoral. Benjy Sarlin, NBC News, 5 Aug. 2022 And by summer 2020, despite many Americans agreeing that the entire practice of tipping is immoral, gratuity won out. Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 2 Aug. 2022 However, the biggest change that needs to happen right now is for the evangelical community to finally stand up to the evil, immoral and hate-filled forces that have been unleashed on our country. San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2022 McChrystal, an Army Ranger whom President Barack Obama famously ousted as the commander of US forces in Afghanistan, called Trump ‘’immoral’' in an interview with ABC News. BostonGlobe.com, 11 May 2022 Still, changes that focus on nudges and logistics can go only so far when much of the public has been cultured to view vaccines as not just annoying or unneeded, but outright dangerous, immoral, or partisan. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 18 Mar. 2022 If stockpiling often seems immoral, that’s in part because an unconscionable number of people have always grappled with genuine scarcity. Eleanor Cummins, The New Republic, 26 May 2022 These people might look closely or even suspiciously at any projects and businesses related to Russia -- because supporting the aggressor's economy with money is not only immoral, but simply shortsighted. Stanislav Kucher, CNN, 13 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

immoral

adjective

im·​mor·​al i-ˈmȯr-əl How to pronounce immoral (audio)
: not following principles of right and wrong : wicked, bad

immoral

adjective

1
as in unlawful
not conforming to a high moral standard; morally unacceptable blatantly immoral behavior by members of the clergy that should not be tolerated by the community

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • unlawful
  • sinful
  • evil
  • vile
  • vicious
  • bad
  • wicked
  • dark
  • unethical
  • obscene
  • illegal
  • wrong
  • cruel
  • corrupt
  • rotten
  • offensive
  • villainous
  • iniquitous
  • unrighteous
  • nefarious
  • unauthorized
  • ugly
  • improper
  • infamous
  • unsavory
  • dirty
  • condemned
  • contemptible
  • cursed
  • prohibited
  • nasty
  • dishonest
  • reprehensible
  • despicable
  • disreputable
  • depraved
  • ignoble
  • objectionable
  • naughty
  • forbidden
  • sordid
  • perverted
  • ill
  • mean
  • unhealthy
  • censurable
  • ungodly
  • pernicious
  • blameworthy
  • incorrect
  • atrocious
  • dissolute
  • unwholesome
  • sick
  • degenerate
  • debauched
  • libertine
  • fallen
  • infernal
  • debased
  • unprincipled
  • indecent
  • reprobate
  • outlawed
  • base
  • noxious
  • snide
  • blamable
  • unscrupulous
  • unclean
  • miserable
  • banned
  • unseemly
  • dishonorable
  • proscribed
  • vulgar
  • evil-minded
  • discouraged
  • pestilential
  • unbecoming
  • low-minded
  • loose
  • indecorous
  • defiling
  • scrofulous
  • wretched
  • interdicted
  • barred
  • disallowed
  • execrable
  • low
  • lousy
  • cussed
  • erring
  • errant
  • curst

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • moral
  • ethical
  • virtuous
  • honorable
  • good
  • righteous
  • right
  • legal
  • legitimate
  • noble
  • high
  • honest
  • sublime
  • permissible
  • decent
  • upright
  • just
  • permitted
  • lofty
  • scrupulous
  • reputable
  • elevated
  • authorized
  • sanctioned
  • licensed
  • endorsed
  • approved
  • correct
  • principled
  • legitimate
  • promoted
  • allowed
  • proper
  • high-minded
  • supported
  • law-abiding
  • exemplary
  • innocent
  • decent
  • clean
  • seemly
  • blameless
  • guiltless
  • pure
  • decorous
  • wholesome
  • encouraged
  • perfect
  • unobjectionable
  • commendable
  • white
  • creditable
  • worthy
  • chaste
  • irreproachable
  • abetted
  • indorsed
  • incorruptible
  • inoffensive
  • immaculate
  • uncorrupted
  • respected
  • spotless
  • esteemed
  • venerable
  • unerring
  • unfallen
  • upstanding
  • squeaky-clean
  • lily-white
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2
as in ruthless
not guided by or showing a concern for what is right stealing another's words, even over the Internet, remains an immoral act

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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