unethical
adjective
un·eth·i·cal
ˌən-ˈe-thi-kəl 
: not conforming to a high moral standard : morally wrong : not ethical
illegal and unethical business practices
immoral and unethical behavior
Examples of unethical in a Sentence
unethical treatment of prisoners of war that was a clear violation of international law
an unethical attorney, he had no qualms about getting off clients who he knew were guilty
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The hire follows statements from Councilwoman Victoria Watlington accusing the city of unethical behavior, but the agreement did not refer to Watlington’s comments or provide an explanation for the services.
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Nicholas Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2025
Shoppers were already feeling a bit of collective guilt about fast fashion, which is linked to unethical labor practices and has a huge environmental impact.
—Dax Dasilva, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Another 36% report staying silent about unethical behavior to protect their jobs.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 11 July 2025
These cases of unethical behavior toward vulnerable aid recipients have had lasting harmful effects on the reputations not just of individual NGOs but of the whole sector.
—Sarah Bush, Foreign Affairs, 3 July 2025
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Nicholas Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2025
Shoppers were already feeling a bit of collective guilt about fast fashion, which is linked to unethical labor practices and has a huge environmental impact.
—Dax Dasilva, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Another 36% report staying silent about unethical behavior to protect their jobs.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 11 July 2025
These cases of unethical behavior toward vulnerable aid recipients have had lasting harmful effects on the reputations not just of individual NGOs but of the whole sector.
—Sarah Bush, Foreign Affairs, 3 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for unethical
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“Unethical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unethical. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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