immoral

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking morality; not conforming to a standard of righteous behavior.

  - "His immoral actions led to his downfall."
  - "She was shocked by the immoral behavior of the politicians."

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Antonyms

moral

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Synonyms

corrupt , dishonest , licentious , unethical , unjust , unscrupulous , vicious , wicked , wrong

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Rhymes

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amoral , moral , porcel , terral

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Variants

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immoral , immorally

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Etymology

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From Old French immorall, from in- 'not' + moraal 'moral'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'immoral' is often used interchangeably with 'amoral'. However, while both terms refer to a lack of moral principles, 'amoral' implies indifference to good and evil, whereas 'immoral' implies a deviation from societal norms and expectations.

2. The word 'immoral' is derived from the Old French word 'immorall', which means 'not moral'.

3. In the Bible, the term 'immoral' is used to describe various forms of sinful behavior, such as adultery, fornication, and idolatry.

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Related Concepts

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1. amoral: Lacking moral principles; indifferent to good and evil.

2. unethical: Acting in a way that is not in accordance with a set of moral principles or the widely accepted norms.

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Culture

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The term 'immoral' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict characters or situations that deviate from societal norms and expectations. For instance, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment, the protagonist Raskolnikov commits a murder and grapples with the moral implications of his actions.

How to Memorize "immoral"

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   - Imagine a person acting in a way that goes against moral values or societal norms.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'immoral' with behaviors or actions that are considered wrong or unjust.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym I'M MORAL: I'm Morally Opposed to Acts of Lack of Integrity.

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