unethical
adjective
lacking moral principles; unwilling to adhere to proper rules of conduct.
unethically
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a word derived from
unethical.
Example Sentences
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Mike Booth, a UAW vice president and former Fain ally, told The Wall Street Journal he now supports Boyer because he feels some of Fain’s staff have acted unethically.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Your friend could petition the court to remove her sister as trustee or POA holder, if the sister did indeed act unethically or recklessly.
From MarketWatch ● May 25, 2026
He has made no bones about believing that any prosecutor who worked on those cases had behaved unethically and should have resigned.
From Salon ● Apr. 9, 2026
“There is no evidence to suggest that any of the investigating officers, responding officers, or prosecutors involved in the case acted inappropriately, unethically, or illegally.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 20, 2024
A nasty piece appeared in a trade journal, suggesting that he had behaved unethically in side-pocketing his bet, and Burry felt certain it had been planted by one of his own investors.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
