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Unscrupulous

Verb / ʌˈnskru:pjʌlʌs / Another word for unscrupulous — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not honest or fair; doing things that are wrong or illegal

Synonyms & similar words

scrupulous dishonest unethical immoral corrupt deceitful fraudulent deceptive unprincipled crooked shady wicked sinister villainous nefarious untrustworthy duplicitous treacherous sneaky underhanded sly

Example sentences

  1. The unscrupulous businessman cheated his customers by selling them fake products.
  2. The unscrupulous politician lied to the public to get more votes.
  3. The unscrupulous employee stole money from the company's bank account.
  4. The unscrupulous lawyer defended a criminal and helped him get away with his crimes.
  5. The unscrupulous landlord refused to fix the broken heater in the apartment.

Quotes

  • The human race is governed by its imagination. - Napoleon Bonaparte
  • Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom. - Thomas Jefferson
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln

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