IMMORALLY

immorally, amorally

(adverb) without regard for morality; “he acted immorally when his own interests were at stake”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

immorally (comparative more immorally, superlative most immorally)

In an immoral manner, not morally, wrongly.

Antonyms

• morally

Source: Wiktionary


Im*mor"al*ly, adv.

Definition: In an immoral manner; wickedly.

IMMORAL

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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