unscrupulous

Meanings

• adjective

  Acting without honesty or principle; unprincipled.

• adjective

  Guilty of dishonest or immoral acts, especially as a habit or practice.

• adjective

  Unfair or unethical in one's business dealings.

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Antonyms

ethical , scrupulous , upstanding

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Rhymes

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scrupulous , impreculous , supulous , precocious

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Variants

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unscrupulous , unscrupulously , unscrupulousness , unscrupulousnesses

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Forms

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unscrupulousness, unscrupulously, unscrupulousnesses, unscrupulousnesses

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Etymology

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From the Late Latin word 'inscrupulus,' meaning 'without a rule.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unscrupulous' was first used in English in the 16th century.

2. The word 'unscrupulous' has six syllables when pronounced with a British accent.

3. In the 19th century, 'unscrupulous' was used to describe individuals who sold counterfeit goods.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dishonesty: Unscrupulous behavior is often associated with dishonesty, which can take many forms, including lying, cheating, and stealing.

2. Immorality: Unscrupulous individuals act against moral principles and values, often causing harm to others.

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Culture

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The term 'unscrupulous' has been used extensively in literature, often to describe villainous or morally bankrupt characters. In art, it is sometimes used to depict individuals who disregard societal norms and act selfishly.

How to Memorize "unscrupulous"

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   - Visualize a person disregarding rules and acting selfishly, disregarding the consequences of their actions.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Unprincipled, Unfair, Unethical' to remember the meaning of 'unscrupulous'.

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