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Amoral

Verb / eɪˈmɔ:rʌl / Another word for amoral — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not concerned with moral principles; neither moral nor immoral

Synonyms & similar words

unprincipled unscrupulous unethical immoral unmoral non-moral irresponsible unconcerned uninterested uninvolved indifferent apathetic uncommitted nonpartisan neutral disinterested detached unbiased impartial objective

Example sentences

  1. The villain in the movie was amoral and didn't care about hurting others.
  2. Some people believe that animals are amoral because they don't have a sense of right and wrong.
  3. Most people think that stealing is amoral.
  4. The company's decision to pollute the environment was amoral and unethical.
  5. The politician's amoral behavior caused her to lose support from her constituents.

Quotes

  • The child is taught morals which are of no use to him, and ethics which he does not understand. - Anton Chekhov
  • I'm not arguing for the morality or immorality of abortion. I'm just simply saying that the law should not impose one's religious beliefs. - Edward Kennedy
  • The moral sense is the first excellence of well-organized minds. - Thomas Jefferson

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