ethically
gb/ˈɛθɪkəli/ us/ˈɛθɪkəli/
B2
Inglês
etikusan, erkölcsileg, erkölcsi szempontból
B2
1
etikusan
B2
Padrão de 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
We should treat workers ethically.
Etikusan kell bánnunk a dolgozókkal.
She wants to do business ethically.
Etikusan akar üzletelni.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use ethically where legally is meant; something can be legal but not ethical.
Significado
in a morally right way
Colocações
act ethically
|behave ethically
|operate ethically
|treat people ethically
|trade ethically
|invest ethically
|do the right thing ethically
|ethically right
|ethically wrong
|ethically unacceptable
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
unethically (In a way that breaks moral principles or accepted standards.)
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immorally (Stronger and more judgmental; suggests serious moral wrongdoing.)
Temas
ethics
|behavior
|society
Definição
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
Padrão de 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
Doctors should treat patients ethically.
Az orvosoknak etikusan kell bánniuk a betegekkel.
Erro comum:
Ethically does not mean skilled or effective; it refers to standards about what is right or acceptable.
Significado
according to professional standards
Colocações
act ethically
|practice ethically
|conduct research ethically
|market ethically
|report ethically
|hire ethically
|ethically compliant
|ethically obligated
|ethically bound
|ethically permissible
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
unethically (Violating professional codes or responsibilities.)
Temas
work
|business
|law
|medicine
|ethics
Definição
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
Padrão de 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
Ethically, this feels wrong.
Erkölcsileg ez helytelennek tűnik.
Erro comum:
In this use, ethically modifies the whole sentence (a comment on the viewpoint), not just one verb.
Significado
from an ethical viewpoint
Colocações
ethically speaking
|ethically, it is difficult
|ethically, it is wrong
|ethically, it raises questions
|ethically, it matters
|ethically, we should
|ethically questionable
|ethically defensible
Sinónimos
morally (More common; slightly less formal in this sentence-adverb use.)
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in moral terms (Explicitly frames the viewpoint; more explanatory.)
Antónimos
practically (Contrasts moral judgment with what is useful or workable in real life.)
Temas
ethics
|opinions
|communication
Definição
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.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
ethically
IPA
GB/ˈɛθɪkəli/
US/ˈɛθɪkəli/
Sílabas e acento
eth - ic - ally (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (eth)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: ethically
- Plural: ethicallies
Família de palavras
Expressões
ethically defensible
1/ˈɛθɪkəli dɪfˈɛnsəbəl/
fixed phrase
formal
can be justified morally
can be explained as the right thing
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Is this plan ethically defensible?
ethically made
1/ˈɛθɪkəli mˈeɪd/
fixed phrase
produced with fair practices
made in a fair and safe way
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- That choice is ethically questionable.
ethically responsible
1/ˈɛθɪkəli ɹispˈɑnsɪbəl/
fixed phrase
formal
showing moral responsibility
trying to do the right thing
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Ethically speaking, we should be honest.