Unethical (Adjective)
Meaning
Not conforming to approved standards of social or professional behavior; "unethical business practices".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The company was accused of engaging in unethical business practices by exploiting its employees and ignoring environmental concerns.
- Many people view animal testing as an unethical practice that should be abolished.
- The politician was criticized for his unethical behavior during the campaign, including making false promises to voters.
- Some companies have been known to use unethical tactics to lure customers away from their competitors.
- The medical researcher was fired after it was discovered that she had conducted experiments using unethical methods.