IMMORAL

immoral

(adjective) deliberately violating accepted principles of right and wrong

base, immoral

(adjective) not adhering to ethical or moral principles; “base and unpatriotic motives”; “a base, degrading way of life”; “cheating is dishonorable”; “they considered colonialism immoral”; “unethical practices in handling public funds”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

immoral (comparative more immoral, superlative most immoral)

Not moral; inconsistent with rectitude, purity, or good morals; contrary to conscience or the divine law.

Synonyms: wicked, unjust, dishonest, vicious, licentious, unethical, corrupt, unscrupulous, wrong

Antonym: moral

Usage notes

• Said of people, deeds, groups, traditions, or practices.

Source: Wiktionary


Im*mor"al, a. Etym: [Pref. im- not + moral: cf. F. immoral.]

Definition: Not moral; inconsistent with rectitude, purity, or good morals; contrary to conscience or the divine law; wicked; unjust; dishonest; vicious; licentious; as, an immoral man; an immoral deed.

Syn.

– Wicked; sinful; criminal; vicious; unjust; dishonest; depraved; impure; unchaste; profligate; dissolute; abandoned; licentious; lewd; obscene.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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