Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ethically-wrong

adjective
/ˈɛθɪkli rɔŋ/
Definition
Not conforming to accepted standards of moral principles or values.
Examples
  • Cheating on a test is ethically wrong.
  • Exploiting workers for profit is ethically wrong.
  • Ignoring the truth for convenience is ethically wrong.
Meaning
Describes actions or decisions that are considered to violate ethical norms or moral standards.
Synonyms
  • unethical
  • immoral
  • wrong
  • amoral
  • depraved