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unethical

/ˌʌnɛθɪkəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does unethical mean?

adjective

Not conforming to a standard of behavior or ethics; morally wrong or unjustifiable.

Example

"The company's unethical business practices led to a major scandal."

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