unethical

[uhn-eth-i-kuh l]

adjective

lacking moral principles; unwilling to adhere to proper rules of conduct.
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.

Origin of unethical

un-¹ + ethical

Related formsun·eth·i·cal·ly, adverbun·eth·i·cal·ness, un·eth·i·cal·i·ty, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for unethicality

unethical

adjective

not ethical; impropercompanies involved in unethical practices

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Word Origin and History for unethicality

unethical

adj.

1871, from un- (1) "not" + ethical. Related: Unethically.

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Word Origin and History for unethicality

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