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Immoral

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

Definition

Immoral means not following accepted moral standards or principles. It is opposite of moral.

Synonyms & similar words

base moral unethical wrong sinful dishonest corrupt depraved wicked vicious evil unprincipled base perverted indecent shameless amoral ungodly unrighteous unscrupulous impure

Synonyms by register

Formal

unethical corrupt depraved sinful

Informal

bad wicked naughty wrong

Literary

iniquitous vile base

Antonyms

moral virtuous ethical righteous principled upright decent

Common collocations

  • immoral behavior
  • immoral act
  • immoral person
  • immoral conduct
  • immoral lifestyle
  • immoral influence
  • deeply immoral

Word family

noun immorality
adjective immoral
adverb immorally

Usage note

Immoral typically refers to a violation of accepted moral principles, often with a negative connotation of wickedness or corruption. It is stronger than simply 'wrong'.

Example sentences

  1. It is immoral to cheat on a test.
  2. Lying is considered as an immoral act.
  3. Stealing is an immoral behavior.
  4. Killing innocent people is an immoral act.
  5. Bullying others is an immoral behavior.

Quotes

  • The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. - Edmund Burke
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
  • We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid. - Benjamin Franklin

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