amoral

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking moral principles; unscrupulous.

  - "His amoral behavior led to his downfall."
  - "Despite being amoral, he managed to gain the trust of the community."

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Synonyms

non-moral

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with amoral
almond , moral , normal

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Variants

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amoral , amoralism , amoralisms , amoralities , amorality , amorally

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Etymology

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From the Greek word amorkos, meaning 'not having moral feelings'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'amoral' was first used in English in the late 19th century.

2. Amoral behavior is not necessarily illegal, but it is often considered socially unacceptable.

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Related Concepts

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1. immoral: The opposite of moral, implying the violation of moral principles.

2. amorality: The state or quality of being amoral.

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Culture

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The concept of amorality has been explored in various works of literature and philosophy, such as Nietzsche's 'Beyond Good and Evil' and Sartre's 'No Exit'.

How to Memorize "amoral"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person who lacks moral principles, making unscrupulous decisions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'amoral' with the absence of moral values.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'amoral' means 'not having moral principles'.

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