adj. Function: adjective
1 lacking in moral scruples FF1C; unscrupulous conduct of political leaders FF1E;
Synonyms: conscienceless, stick-at-nothing, unconscionable, unprincipled
Related Words: crafty, deceitful, scheming; improper, unseemly, wrongful; corrupt, crooked, dishonest; questionable, shady, sinister, underhand
Contrasted Words: conscientious, dutiful, proper, upright; dependable, reliable, responsible
Antonyms: scrupulous
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Synonyms: CORRUPT 2, mercenary, praetorian, unethical, unprincipled, venal
Contrasted Words: meticulous, particular, punctilious, strict
Antonyms: scrupulous