immoral

im-mor-al · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Not conforming to accepted standards of morality; morally wrong.

  2. 2.

    Contrary to what is considered right and good by most people.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    immoral conduct — behavior that violates ethical standards
  • •
    immoral earnings — income derived from illegal or unethical activities, especially prostitution

Related words

Antonyms: ethical, moral, virtuous
See also: amoral, moral, unethical
Synonyms: sinful, unethical, wrong

Etymology

From Latin in- ("not") + moralis ("moral"), formed in English in the 17th century as the opposite of "moral."