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unvirtuous

  • a word derived from virtuous.
    virtuous
    adjective
    conforming to moral and ethical principles; morally excellent; upright.

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When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, many people, myself included, were worried about a repeat of this unvirtuous cycle.

From Slate May 5, 2022

We could simply return to the unvirtuous cycle of panic to neglect and back again.

From Scientific American Mar. 26, 2022

"If we can't replace the carers who leave, the work will fall on the others, and I fear an unvirtuous circle, with tiredness, exhaustion and an increase in absenteeism," he said.

From Reuters Sep. 16, 2021

In contrast, kakistocracy was government by the unskilled, unknowledgeable and unvirtuous.

From The Guardian Apr. 18, 2018

Italy is also unvirtuous, yet her voice is full of bird-like melody, and her face is a dream of perfect poetry!

From Vendetta: a story of one forgotten by Corelli, Marie