unethical
Americanadjective
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lacking moral principles; unwilling to adhere to proper rules of conduct.
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not in accord with the standards of a profession.
She treated patients outside the area of her training, and the appropriate medical organization punished her unethical behavior.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- unethicality noun
- unethically adverb
- unethicalness noun
Etymology
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Example Sentences
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Some campaigners have said it is unethical and could harm children.
From BBC
It is both illegal and unethical to change your mother’s personal details, including her bank account address, without her knowledge and consent.
From MarketWatch
It would be unethical to withhold access to the successful “treatment” from the failing cohort.
However, it has proved controversial with some campaigners saying it is unethical and could harm children.
From BBC
Critics warn that AI tools, by providing a shortcut for high-stakes decision-making, amplifies unethical or oppressive practices that may already be rampant.
From Salon
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