unethical (Meaning)

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unethical (a)

not conforming to approved standards of social or professional behavior

The secret recording of the meeting was deemed unethical as it violated the participants' privacy.
The politician's behavior was widely condemned as unethical, causing a public outcry.
The company's marketing campaign was met with accusations of unethical tactics, leading to a consumer backlash.
The doctor's decision to experiment on the patient without informed consent was ruled unethical by the medical board.
Plagiarism is an unethical act that damages the integrity of scholarship.
The use of hidden cameras to capture compromising footage of individuals is unethical and illegal.
Bribing officials for personal gain is a highly unethical practice that undermines the rule of law.
The scientific research project was halted due to ethical concerns about the potential harm to human subjects.
The CEO's unethical behavior led to a loss of investor confidence and a decline in the company's stock price.
Whistleblowers who expose unethical practices often face retaliation, which is itself an unethical act.

not conforming to approved standards of social or professional behavior

vicious, evil, dark,immoral, bad, sinful, unlawful, vile, infamous, nefarious

noble, reputable, sublime, decent, good, reputable, virtuous, honest, honorable, decent

The secret recording of the meeting was deemed unethical as it violated the participants' privacy.

The politician's behavior was widely condemned as unethical, causing a public outcry.

The company's marketing campaign was met with accusations of unethical tactics, leading to a consumer backlash.

The doctor's decision to experiment on the patient without informed consent was ruled unethical by the medical board.