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Unscrupulous

usgb/ʌnˈskruːpjələs/Volume
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Unscrupulous carries a strong negative judgment, implying a lack of ethics in behavior or decisions. SlideThe unscrupulous CEO faced public outrage for exploiting workers.
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Used to describe extreme lack of moral principles, more than just casual dishonesty. SlideUnscrupulous politicians may rig elections to stay in power.
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Unscrupulous goes beyond lying; it encompasses any dishonest or unethical action. SlideAfter selling the untested medicine, the unscrupulous pharmacist disappeared.
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