immorally

Thân thiện

He acted immorally by taking credit for his colleague's work.

Definition

Adverb * In a manner that violates moral principles; in a way that is considered wrong, wicked, or unethical.

Usage

The adverb "immorally" is used to describe how an action is performed. It modifies verbs to indicate that the action is done in a way that is contrary to accepted standards of right and wrong. * It often implies a conscious choice to act against ethical norms. * It is frequently used in discussions of ethics, philosophy, law, and personal conduct.

Examples

• The dictator was accused of immorally seizing property from his citizens.
• She argued that the company had acted immorally by knowingly polluting the river.
• He felt he had not acted immorally, as he was only following orders.
• To gain an advantage, the athlete immorally used banned substances.

Advanced Usage

• "to behave immorally": This is a common collocation describing a person's general conduct.
  • The scandal revealed that several officials had been behaving immorally for years.
• "to profit immorally": Used to describe gaining an advantage through unethical means.
  • The lawyer was disbarred for immorally profiting from a client's trust.

Variants and Related Words

• Immoral (adjective): Contrary to moral principles.
  • Stealing is an immoral act.
• Immorality (noun): The state or quality of being immoral; an immoral act or practice.
  • The book explores the immorality of war.

Synonyms

• Unethically
• Wickedly
• Sinfully
• Corruptly
• Dishonorably

Antonyms

• Morally
• Ethically
• Virtuously
• Honorably
• Righteously

Học thuật

Adverb

1. without regard for morality
   • he acted immorally when his own interests were at stake

Từ đồng nghĩa

• amorally