unethically-conducted
|un-eth-i-cal-ly-con-duct-ed|
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/ʌnˈɛθɪkli kənˈdʌktɪd/
(unethical)
not moral
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unethical' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'ethical' from Greek 'ethikos' meaning 'moral character'.
Historical Evolution
'unethical' changed from the Greek word 'ethikos' to the modern English word 'ethical', with 'un-' added to denote the opposite.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'ethical' meant 'pertaining to morals', and 'unethical' evolved to mean 'not conforming to accepted standards of morality'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
performed in a manner that is not morally acceptable or is against ethical standards.
The research was unethically-conducted, leading to a public outcry.
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Last updated: 2025/05/24 07:46