unprincipled

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking a code of principles or morals; unscrupulous.

  - "His unprincipled behavior led to his downfall."
  - "Despite her unprincipled actions, she managed to gain the trust of her colleagues."

• adjective

  Acting in a way that disregards principles or morals.

  - "The unprincipled politician was caught in a bribery scandal."
  - "He made an unprincipled decision that went against the best interests of the company."

---

Pronunciation

1. /ʌnˈpɹɪnsɪpəld/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1088629"

---

Synonyms

immoral , licentious

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with unprincipled
unmilked , unspiked , unpiked , unripe , untyped

---

Variants

List of all variants of unprincipled that leads to same result
unprincipled , unprincipledness , unprinciplednesses

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Before the 16th century, the term was used to mean 'without a prince' or 'not ruled by a prince.' Over time, it came to mean 'not guided by principles or rules.'

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'unprincipled' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The word 'unprincipled' has six syllables when spoken aloud.

3. The term 'unprincipled' is often used in legal contexts to describe individuals who act without regard for the law.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. amoral: Similar to unprincipled, but refers specifically to a lack of moral principles rather than a disregard for all principles.

2. immoral: Opposite of moral, and often used interchangeably with unprincipled, but refers specifically to actions that are contrary to moral principles.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The term 'unprincipled' has been used frequently in literature and art to describe characters who act without regard for morality or ethics. In music, the term has been used in song titles and lyrics to convey a sense of rebellion or disregard for societal norms.

How to Memorize "unprincipled"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person acting without regard for rules or morals. Visualize the consequences of their actions and how they might affect others.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with images of rebellion, disregard for rules, and a lack of morality.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Unprincipled: Uppity, Notorious, Perilous, Impudent, Cunning, Lowdown, Elusive, Dishonest' to remember the meaning of the word.

---

Memorize "unprincipled" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize unprincipled is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.