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unscrupulous
adjective
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How to pronounce unscrupulous:

Definition of unscrupulous:

unscrupulous (adjective):
not scrupulous unprincipled
without scruples or principles.
prepared to act in a dishonest or immoral manner

Synonyms for unscrupulous:

conscienceless
corrupt
crooked
cutthroat
deceitful
dishonest
dishonourable
exploitative
immoral
improper
knavish
machiavellian
merciless
pitiless
roguish
ruthless
unconscientious
unconscionable
unethical
unprincipled

Antonyms for unscrupulous:

above board
above reproach
above-board
aboveboard
acceptable
actual
admirable
allegiant
always there
amoral
angelic
anti-corruption
ardent
aristocratic
artless
attached
attractive
authentic
authorised
authorized
behaved
benevolent
blameless
bona fide
bonafide
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