nonethical

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /nɒnˈɛθɪkəl/

KK: /nɑnˈɛθɪkəl/

adjective

Definition

Not conforming to accepted standards of morality or principles of right and wrong.

Example

The company's nonethical practices led to public outrage and protests.

Conversation

Did you hear about that company using nonethical practices to increase profits?

Yeah, it's really disappointing to see businesses choose profit over integrity.

I can't believe they think it's okay to act like that.

Exactly! We need to hold them accountable for their nonethical behavior.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

unethical

immoral

wrongful

Antonyms

ethical

moral

rightful

Root Explanation

Nonethical → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "ethical" (from Greek "ethikos", meaning moral or relating to ethics). The word "nonethical" means not moral or not conforming to accepted standards of ethics.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') being combined with 'moral' ('ethical') to remember that 'nonethical' refers to something that is not moral.

Visually Confused Words

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