unscrupulous
gb/ʌnskɹˈupjələs/ us/ʌnskɹˈupjələs/
C1
Αγγλικά
~ 9800
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adjective
C1
property
1
having no moral principles
Not honest or fair, and ready to do bad or illegal things to get what you want.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
unscrupulous [person/organization/practice]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse "unscrupulous" with "careless" or "not strict." However, "unscrupulous" does not mean relaxed or easy-going; it means someone does not care about what is right or fair and is willing to cheat or act illegally. Another mistake is using it for things that cannot have morals, like weather or objects; it should describe people, organizations, or their actions and methods.
Συνώνυμα
unethical (Focuses on breaking professional or moral rules, often in work or business settings; slightly more formal.)
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dishonest (More general and common; focuses mainly on lying or cheating, not always on wider moral issues.)
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immoral (Stresses going against accepted moral values; may be broader and less tied to cheating for gain.)
Αντώνυμα
scrupulous (Describes someone very careful to be honest and fair and to follow moral rules.)
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ethical (Emphasizes acting according to accepted moral or professional standards.)
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honest (Describes someone who tells the truth and does not cheat or steal.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
unscrupulous businessman
|unscrupulous employer
|unscrupulous tactics
|unscrupulous practices
|unscrupulous methods
|unscrupulous landlords
Θέματα
ethics
|business
|law
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The report exposed several unscrupulous companies that were dumping waste into the river.
- An unscrupulous landlord had been taking rent but refusing to make basic repairs.
- She lost her savings to an unscrupulous broker who promised unrealistically high returns.
- Unscrupulous politicians sometimes spread false rumors to damage their opponents.
- Consumers need to be careful of unscrupulous sellers on online marketplaces.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- An unscrupulous man stole money from old people.
- That company is known for its unscrupulous business practices.
- Unscrupulous sellers may lie about the quality of their products.
- The newspaper wrote about an unscrupulous lawyer who cheated his clients.
- She refused to work with such an unscrupulous partner.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
unscrupulous
IPA
GB/ʌnskɹˈupjələs/
US/ʌnskɹˈupjələs/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
un - scru - pu - lous (4 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (scru)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: unscrupulous
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Core family
scrupulous
adjective C1
scrupulously
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unscrupulously
adverb
Advanced or less common
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