unethically-performed
|un-eth-i-cal-ly-per-formed|
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/ʌnˈɛθɪkli pərˈfɔrmd/
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/ʌnˈɛθɪkli pəˈfɔːmd/
(perform)
carry out
Etymology
'unethically-performed' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not,' combined with 'ethical,' derived from Greek 'ethikos,' and 'perform,' from Old French 'parfornir,' meaning 'to complete.'
'unethically' evolved from 'unethical,' which was formed by adding the prefix 'un-' to 'ethical.' 'Performed' comes from the Old French 'parfornir,' which became 'perform' in Middle English.
Initially, 'perform' meant 'to complete or carry out,' while 'unethical' meant 'not conforming to moral standards.' The combination 'unethically-performed' emphasizes actions done without ethical consideration.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
performed in a manner that is not morally acceptable or in violation of ethical standards.
The experiment was unethically-performed, disregarding the participants' consent.
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Last updated: 2025/06/14 15:05
