unprincipled

• Décrit une personne ou une action dépourvue de principes moraux ou de normes éthiques; sans scrupules.

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

1. Lacking moral principlesC1formal

   Behaving without honesty, integrity, or moral standards.

   Sans principes moraux

   • 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.

   Synonymescorruptcrookeddeceitfuldishonestimmoralshadytreacherousunderhandedunethicalunscrupulous

   Antonymesethicalhonestmoralprincipledrighteousuprightvirtuous

2. Unethical or unscrupulousC1formal

   Acting in a way that disregards ethical norms or fairness.

   Sans scrupules

   • 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.

   Synonymescorruptcrookeddeceitfuldishonestimmoralshadyunconscionableunderhandedunethicalunscrupulous

   Antonymesethicalhonorablemoralprincipledrighteousscrupulousuprightvirtuous