ethically
gb/ˈɛθɪkəli/ us/ˈɛθɪkəli/
B2
Inglese
etikusan, erkölcsileg, erkölcsi szempontból
B2
1
etikusan
B2
Schema d'uso:
act ethically; behave ethically; treat [someone] ethically
The company promised to act ethically and be transparent about its pricing.
A cég megígérte, hogy etikusan fog működni, és átláthatóvá teszi az árképzését.
You can disagree with her decision, but she tried to handle the situation ethically.
Nem kell egyetértened a döntésével, de megpróbálta etikusan kezelni a helyzetet.
He refused to use the information because it was obtained unethically.
Esempi per chi studia
We should treat workers ethically.
Etikusan kell bánnunk a dolgozókkal.
She wants to do business ethically.
Etikusan akar üzletelni.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes use ethically where legally is meant; something can be legal but not ethical.
Significato
in a morally right way
Collocazioni
act ethically
|behave ethically
|operate ethically
|treat people ethically
|trade ethically
|invest ethically
|do the right thing ethically
|ethically right
|ethically wrong
|ethically unacceptable
Sinonimi
morally (More common and slightly broader in everyday speech.)
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honorably (Emphasizes personal integrity and character.)
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fairly (Focuses on justice and equal treatment.)
Contrari
unethically (In a way that breaks moral principles or accepted standards.)
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immorally (Stronger and more judgmental; suggests serious moral wrongdoing.)
Temi
ethics
|behavior
|society
Definizione
in a good and honest way
In a way that is morally right and shows honesty, fairness, and respect for others.
C1
FORMAL
2
etikusan
B2
Schema d'uso:
be required to act ethically; practice ethically; conduct research ethically
Researchers must obtain consent and treat participants ethically.
A kutatóknak beleegyezést kell szerezniük, és etikusan kell bánniuk a résztvevőkkel.
As a lawyer, she is expected to act ethically even under pressure from clients.
Ügyvédként elvárják tőle, hogy az ügyfelek nyomása alatt is etikusan járjon el.
The board investigated whether the executives had behaved ethically.
Esempi per chi studia
Doctors should treat patients ethically.
Az orvosoknak etikusan kell bánniuk a betegekkel.
Errore comune:
Ethically does not mean skilled or effective; it refers to standards about what is right or acceptable.
Significato
according to professional standards
Collocazioni
act ethically
|practice ethically
|conduct research ethically
|market ethically
|report ethically
|hire ethically
|ethically compliant
|ethically obligated
|ethically bound
|ethically permissible
Sinonimi
responsibly (Emphasizes duty and careful decision-making, not only moral rules.)
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professionally (Broader; can include etiquette and competence as well as ethics.)
Contrari
unethically (Violating professional codes or responsibilities.)
Temi
work
|business
|law
|medicine
|ethics
Definizione
following the rules of your job or profession
In a way that follows the accepted ethical rules and responsibilities of a profession or organization.
C1
FORMAL
3
Schema d'uso:
Ethically, [clause]; [clause], ethically speaking
Ethically, I don’t think we should use that data without permission.
Erkölcsileg nem gondolom helyesnek, hogy engedély nélkül használjuk azokat az adatokat.
Ethically speaking, the ad targets children in a way that feels manipulative.
Erkölcsi szempontból a reklám úgy célozza meg a gyerekeket, hogy az manipulatívnak hat.
The plan might work financially, but ethically it’s hard to justify.
Esempi per chi studia
Ethically, this feels wrong.
Erkölcsileg ez helytelennek tűnik.
Errore comune:
In this use, ethically modifies the whole sentence (a comment on the viewpoint), not just one verb.
Significato
from an ethical viewpoint
Collocazioni
ethically speaking
|ethically, it is difficult
|ethically, it is wrong
|ethically, it raises questions
|ethically, it matters
|ethically, we should
|ethically questionable
|ethically defensible
Sinonimi
morally (More common; slightly less formal in this sentence-adverb use.)
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in moral terms (Explicitly frames the viewpoint; more explanatory.)
Contrari
practically (Contrasts moral judgment with what is useful or workable in real life.)
Temi
ethics
|opinions
|communication
Definizione
when thinking about right and wrong
Used to say that you are judging or discussing something in terms of what is morally right or wrong.
Grammatica
Forma base
ethically
IPA
GB/ˈɛθɪkəli/
US/ˈɛθɪkəli/
Sillabe e accento
eth - ic - ally (3 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (eth)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: ethically
- Plural: ethicallies
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
ethically defensible
1/ˈɛθɪkəli dɪfˈɛnsəbəl/
fixed phrase
formal
can be justified morally
can be explained as the right thing
Esempi
- The committee decided the policy was ethically defensible given the evidence.
- It may be ethically defensible to limit access when resources are scarce.
- She tried to show that her decision was ethically defensible, not just legal.
Esempi per chi studia
- Is this plan ethically defensible?
ethically made
1/ˈɛθɪkəli mˈeɪd/
fixed phrase
produced with fair practices
made in a fair and safe way
Esempi
- She looks for ethically made clothing instead of fast fashion.
- The company publishes factory audits to show its shoes are ethically made.
- Ethically made products often cost more because workers are paid fairly.
Esempi per chi studia
- These shirts are ethically made.
ethically questionable
1/ˈɛθɪkəli kwˈɛst͡ʃənəbəl/
fixed phrase
possibly against ethical standards
Used to say that something may go against accepted rules of good behavior in a job or field.
Esempi
- Sharing patient information without consent is ethically questionable.
- The journalist refused to use sources in an ethically questionable way.
ethically questionable
1/ˈɛθɪkəli kwˈɛst͡ʃənəbəl/
fixed phrase
formal
possibly morally wrong
maybe wrong in a moral way
Esempi
- It’s ethically questionable to advertise weight-loss products to teenagers.
- Using customer data without clear consent is ethically questionable.
- They avoided tactics that were legal but ethically questionable.
Esempi per chi studia
- That choice is ethically questionable.
ethically responsible
1/ˈɛθɪkəli ɹispˈɑnsɪbəl/
fixed phrase
formal
showing moral responsibility
trying to do the right thing
Esempi
- Investors are looking for ethically responsible companies.
- They chose the ethically responsible option, even though it was more expensive.
- The report argues for an ethically responsible approach to AI development.
Esempi per chi studia
- We want to be ethically responsible.
ethically sourced
1/ˈɛθɪkəli sˈɔɹst/
fixed phrase
business
obtained in a responsible way
made or collected without harming people or nature
Esempi
- The brand claims its cocoa is ethically sourced from small farms.
- Customers are asking more questions about whether diamonds are ethically sourced.
- We switched to ethically sourced coffee for the office.
Esempi per chi studia
- I try to buy ethically sourced chocolate.
ethically speaking
1/ˈɛθɪkəli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
from a moral point of view
if we think about right and wrong
Esempi
- Ethically speaking, they should tell users exactly how the algorithm works.
- Ethically speaking, you can’t take credit for someone else’s work.
- Ethically speaking, the benefits don’t justify the risks.
Esempi per chi studia
- Ethically speaking, we should be honest.