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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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COVERT
(adjective) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; “covert actions by the CIA”; “covert funding for the rebels”
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