immoral

adjective

im·mor·al (ˌ)i(m)-ˈmȯr-əl

-ˈmär-

Synonyms of immoral next

: not moral

broadly : conflicting with generally or traditionally held moral principles

immorally

(ˌ)i(m)-ˈmȯr-ə-lē

-ˈmär-

adverb

Examples of immoral in a Sentence

Don't condemn her: there was nothing immoral about what she did. It was immoral of her to tell lies like that.

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Regulated sportsbooks find gambling on minors immoral in some respects, but you guys don’t. —

Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 In a 2022 Pew Research Center study, growing numbers of Americans said members of the other party are dishonest, immoral and closed-minded. —

Rachel Carlson, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024 This term was derived from bawd, which referred to someone who encouraged immoral or promiscuous behavior, particularly a procuress or pimp. —

Erik Kain, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024 Some senior officers mistakenly believe that the military is obligated to resist orders that are unethical or immoral. —

Peter D. Feaver, Foreign Affairs, 13 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for immoral