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Unscrupulous

Without moral principles; not honest or fair

‘unscrupulous landlords might be tempted to harass existing tenants’

Synonym unprincipled; unscrupulous methods

Oxford Advance Learner's Dictionary

unprincipled, unethical, immoral, amoral, conscienceless, untrustworthy, shameless, reprobate, exploitative, corrupt, corrupted, dishonest, fraudulent, cheating, dishonourable, deceitful, devious, underhand, guileful, cunning, furtive, sly, wrongdoing, unsavoury, disreputable, improper, bad, evil, wicked, villainous, roguish, sinful, ignoble, degenerate, venal

Unscrupulous (US disapproving)

behaving in a way that is dishonest or unfair in order to get what you want:

an unscrupulous financial adviser

2. willing to lie or cheat to succeed:

3. behaving in a way …

Synonym: dishonest
Opposite: scrupulous

Cambridge English Dictionary

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We kunnen ons geweten niet afstaan aan een organisatie, noch aan een regering.
Ben ik mijn broeders hoeder? Zeer zeker ben ik dat !
Ik kan mijn verantwoordelijkheid niet ontlopen door te zeggen dat de Staat alles zal doen wat nodig is.
Het is een tragedie dat tegenwoordig zovelen anders denken en voelen.

Based on the general meaning of the term “unscrupulous,” which refers to lacking moral principles or behaving without ethical consideration, here are some key points that could be associated with the topic:

  1. Lack of morality: “Unscrupulous” often implies a disregard for moral principles, such as dishonesty, deceitfulness, or unethical behavior. This could involve actions that are deceitful, unfair, or unethical, and may involve exploiting others for personal gain without concern for the consequences.

  2. Self-serving behavior: “Unscrupulous” behavior is often motivated by self-interest or personal gain, without consideration for the well-being or rights of others. It may involve actions that are intended to benefit oneself at the expense of others, or actions that are manipulative or exploitative in nature.

  3. Unethical business practices: “Unscrupulous” can also be associated with unethical business practices, such as fraud, corruption, or unfair competition. This may include misleading advertising, price gouging, or taking advantage of vulnerable consumers or employees.

  4. Lack of integrity: “Unscrupulous” behavior often involves a lack of integrity, honesty, or trustworthiness. It may include actions that involve deception, dishonesty, or betrayal of trust.

  5. Legal and social implications: “Unscrupulous” behavior can have legal and social implications, as it may violate laws, regulations, or social norms. It may result in legal penalties, reputational damage, or negative social consequences.

  6. Ethical considerations: “Unscrupulous” behavior raises ethical concerns, as it goes against accepted moral standards and principles. Ethical considerations may include issues related to fairness, honesty, accountability, transparency, and respect for others.

It’s important to note that the term “unscrupulous” is subjective and may be used in different contexts to refer to different behaviors or actions. The key points associated with “unscrupulous” may vary depending on the specific context in which it is used.

‘The situation has not been helped by unscrupulous landlords renting out property to anybody no matter what their history.’

‘Mrs Strong said that unscrupulous landlords in the area were attracting unruly tenants.’

‘There are lots of grey areas in this industry which many unscrupulous traders love to exploit.’

‘It’s not much of a gift, especially if some unscrupulous person was able to exploit it for their own wicked advantage.’

‘I have taken great umbrage at the portrayal of scientists as unscrupulous and unethical.’

‘It is also true there are unscrupulous persons who would exploit the image and story of Mandela.’

‘Religions come into disrepute when manipulated by unscrupulous politicians.’

‘As a result, many people lost money, some no doubt cheated by unscrupulous speculators.’

‘As I stated above proper claims are welcomed as they stop unscrupulous people and employers from exploiting people.’

‘Polley said the move would stop unscrupulous business owners from selling imported beef as Scots-produced.’

‘People don’t like some of the tactics adopted by some unscrupulous evangelists to get people to convert.’

‘He began copying because he was sick of paying money for inferior material to unscrupulous dealers and considered it his hobby.’

‘Very often these unscrupulous people will just dump the rubbish.’

‘If this waste material had a simple, cheap dye put in it the indelible stain would prevent it ever being sold on by unscrupulous dealers.’

‘The heyday of the unscrupulous mercenary type dawned when the colonial powers pulled out of Africa leaving chaos behind.’

‘Thus, some unscrupulous types are getting rich off kids’ unfulfillable dreams.’

‘The commission system is open to abuse by unscrupulous advisers who recommend unsuitable plans because they pay more.’

‘The small transport boats sink, or unscrupulous captains force their passengers into the sea.’

Having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.

“Unscrupulous landlords might be tempted to harass existing tenants”

Synonyms: unprincipled, unethical, immoral, amoral, conscienceless, untrustworthy, shameless

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10 How a Corrupt Chicago Cop Framed Dozens of People | The Backstory | The New Yorker

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Fake Homeless

Con Man

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No Conscience

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