unscrupulous

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈskruːpjələs/
US: /ʌnˈskruːpjələs/

  1. Without moral principles; not honest or fair.

    1. He is an unscrupulous man who lies.
    2. The company's unscrupulous practices led to its downfall and numerous lawsuits.

  2. Lacking in moral restraint; willing to do anything to get what you want.

    1. An unscrupulous dealer sold me a bad car.
    2. Some unscrupulous developers prioritize profits over environmental protection and community well-being.

Synonyms

dishonest unethical corrupt immoral deceitful fraudulent

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unscrupulous" in English means: Without moral principles; not honest or fair., Lacking in moral restraint; willing to do anything to get what you want..

The phonetic transcription of "unscrupulous" is /ʌnˈskruːpjələs/ in British English and /ʌnˈskruːpjələs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unscrupulous": dishonest, unethical, corrupt, immoral, deceitful, fraudulent.

Example usage of "unscrupulous": "He is an unscrupulous man who lies. ". More examples on the page.