Meaning of immoral in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɪ(m)ˈmɔrəl/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    immoral

    Definitions

    1. not adhering to ethical or moral principles

    Examples

    • « base and unpatriotic motives »
    • « a base, degrading way of life »
    • « cheating is dishonorable »
    • « they considered colonialism immoral »
    • « unethical practices in handling public funds »

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  2. 2. morally unprincipled

    Examples

    • « immoral behavior »

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  3. 3. characterized by wickedness or immorality

    Examples

    • « led a very bad life »

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  4. 4. marked by immorality

    Examples

    • « deviating from what is considered right or proper or good »
    • « depraved criminals »
    • « a perverted sense of loyalty »
    • « the reprobate conduct of a gambling aristocrat »

    Synonyms

  5. Qualitative Adjective

    immoral

    Definitions

    1. violating principles of right and wrong

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