unethically
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/ʌnˈɛθɪkli/
(unethical)
not moral
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unethically' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'ethical', which comes from the Greek word 'ethikos', meaning 'moral'.
Historical Evolution
'unethical' evolved from the Greek word 'ethikos' through Latin 'ethicus' and eventually became the modern English word 'ethical'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to morals', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not morally correct'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not morally correct or acceptable.
The company acted unethically by hiding the truth from its customers.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41