Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unprincipled

Adjective
/ʌnˈprɪn.sə.pəld/
Definition
Lacking moral principles or ethics.
Examples
  • His unprincipled behavior shocked everyone at the meeting.
  • They made unprincipled decisions that benefited only themselves.
  • She was known for her unprincipled tactics in business.
Meaning
A person who acts without regard to ethical standards or principles. Someone who does not adhere to accepted moral values and often behaves in a deceitful or dishonest way.
Synonyms
  • Immoral
  • Unethical
  • Dishonest
  • Corrupt
  • Unscrupulous