What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
honourless
Example
He was dishonourable and honourless, willing to do anything for personal gain. [honourless: adjective]
Example
Her actions were dishonourable and showed her to be an honourless person. [dishonourable: adjective]
unscrupulous
Example
The unscrupulous businessman was willing to lie and cheat to make a profit. [unscrupulous: adjective]
Example
She had a reputation for being unscrupulous and would do whatever it takes to get ahead. [unscrupulous: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unscrupulous is more commonly used than honourless in everyday language, especially in formal writing or speech.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between honourless and unscrupulous?
Unscrupulous is more formal than honourless, which is more informal and less frequently used.
