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Meaning of immoral in English

  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 »

    Synonyms

    • wrong
  2. 2. morally unprincipled

    Examples

    • « immoral behavior »

    Synonyms

    • unprincipled
  3. 3. characterized by wickedness or immorality

    Examples

    • « led a very bad life »

    Synonyms

    • evil
    • wicked
  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

    • corrupt
  5. Qualitative Adjective

    immoral

    Definitions

    1. violating principles of right and wrong

    Synonyms

    • debauched
    • degenerate
    • degraded
    • dissipated
    • dissolute
    • libertine
    • profligate
    • riotous
    • fast
    • disgraceful
    • scandalous
    • shameful
    • shocking
    • scrofulous

    Antonyms

    • moral
    • amoral
    • unmoral

See also

  • evil
  • unchaste
  • unrighteous
  • wicked

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