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