unethical
/ʌnˈeθɪkl/ (bre, ipa) · /ʌnˈeθɪkl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈe-thi-kəl/ (ame, mw)
unethical — 形容詞
- unethicalpositive
- more unethicalcomparative
- most unethicalsuperlative
1. against accepted moral or professional rules about what is right and wrong — use
不道德
違反道德或專業倫理
against accepted moral or professional rules about what is right and wrong — used especially to describe actions, decisions, or behavior that fail to meet the standards expected in a particular field or society.
It is unethical for a lawyer to share a client's secrets without permission.
律師未經許可分享客戶的秘密是不道德的。
it is unethical for [someone] to [do something]
The board found that the CEO's secret deal with a competitor was completely unethical.
董事會認為執行長與競爭對手的秘密交易完全不道德。
Sahil's research was rejected because his data collection methods were considered unethical.
Sahil 的研究因資料收集方式被認為不道德而遭到拒絕。
Brooke stopped buying from the company after learning about its unethical labor practices.
Brooke 在得知該公司有不道德的勞動行為後，不再向其購買產品。
Rania faced a formal review for what the hospital called unethical conduct toward her patients.
Rania 因醫院認定其對病人有不道德行為而接受正式審查。
- immoral
Broader in scope; covers personal moral failings beyond professional or social standards. Unethical is more commonly used for professional conduct.
- unscrupulous
Highlights a lack of moral principles rather than a specific action. An unscrupulous person is willing to act unfairly to gain an advantage.
- dishonest
Narrower — specifically about deception or lying. Unethical covers dishonest actions but also other kinds of wrongdoing.
- corrupt
Implies misuse of power or position for personal gain, often involving bribery. Stronger and more specific than unethical.
- ethical
Direct opposite; conforming to accepted moral and professional standards.
- moral
Broader in scope; refers to general principles of right and wrong rather than professional codes.
- principled
Implies acting according to strong, consistent ethical principles; more positive and proactive than ethical.
文法句型
it is unethical for [someone] to [do something]
[noun] was considered unethical
[noun] was unethical
用法筆記
Frequently used in formal contexts such as business, law, and academic writing. The word carries strong disapproval and implies a violation of shared standards, not merely a difference in personal opinion. The opposite ethical is more common in everyday speech.