unprincipled

• Beschreibt eine Person oder Handlung ohne moralische Grundsätze oder ethische Normen; gewissenlos und ohne Verantwortungsbewusstsein.

Describes a person or action that lacks moral principles or ethical standards; unscrupulous.

1. Lacking moral principlesC1formal

   Behaving without honesty, integrity, or moral standards.

   Prinzipienlos

   • The unprincipled politician accepted bribes from lobbyists.
   • His unprincipled behavior cost him the trust of his colleagues.
   • She was shocked by his unprincipled decision to cheat on the exam.

   Synonymecorruptcrookeddeceitfuldishonestimmoralshadytreacherousunderhandedunethicalunscrupulous

   Antonymeethicalhonestmoralprincipledrighteousuprightvirtuous

2. Unethical or unscrupulousC1formal

   Acting in a way that disregards ethical norms or fairness.

   Prinzipienlos

   • The company's unprincipled practices led to a major scandal.
   • He made an unprincipled deal that harmed the community.
   • Unprincipled journalists often spread false information for profit.

   Synonymecorruptcrookeddeceitfuldishonestimmoralshadyunconscionableunderhandedunethicalunscrupulous

   Antonymeethicalhonorablemoralprincipledrighteousscrupulousuprightvirtuous