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immoral

im·mo·ral

UK/ɪˈmɒɹəl/ US/ɪˈmɔɹəl/ fairly common

adjective

1.

violating principles of right and wrong

2.

not adhering to ethical or moral principles

  • “base and unpatriotic motives”
  • “a base, degrading way of life”
  • “cheating is dishonorable”
  • “they considered colonialism immoral”
  • “unethical practices in handling public funds”
3.

morally unprincipled

  • “immoral behavior”
4.

characterized by wickedness or immorality

  • “led a very bad life”
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5.

marked by immorality; deviating from what is considered right or proper or good

  • “depraved criminals”
  • “a perverted sense of loyalty”
  • “the reprobate conduct of a gambling aristocrat”

Origin

From im- + moral.

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