unscrupulously

Meanings

• adverb

  Acting without honesty or moral principles; unprincipled, dishonest, or immoral.

  - "He unscrupulously took advantage of the situation to gain profit."
  - "The company's unscrupulous business practices led to its downfall."

• adverb

  Without respect for or observance of propriety, ethics, or morality.

  - "The politician's unscrupulous behavior led to his downfall."
  - "She made unscrupulous use of confidential information."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unscrupulously
ruthlessly , unfaithfully , ungraciously , uncivilly , unholily

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Variants

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unscrupulous , unscrupulously , unscrupulousness , unscrupulousnesses

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Etymology

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Before the 16th century, the term 'scrupulous' meant 'careful' or 'anxious about doing what is right.' The negative prefix 'un-' was added later to form 'unscrupulous.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unscrupulous' first appeared in English in the late 16th century.

2. The term is often used in a negative context, but it can also be used to describe a person who is bold and fearless in their actions.

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Related Concepts

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1. amoral: Refers to a person who does not recognize or conform to moral principles or the distinction between right and wrong.

2. immoral: Acting in a way that is contrary to generally accepted moral standards.

3. unprincipled: Lacking principles or moral values; unscrupulous.

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Culture

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The term 'unscrupulous' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict characters who lack morals or principles. In music, the term has been used in song titles and lyrics to convey a sense of deceit or immorality.

How to Memorize "unscrupulously"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person acting without regard for others or the rules, taking advantage of situations for personal gain.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with deceit, immorality, and a lack of principles.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'U is for Unprincipled' to remember the meaning of the word.

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