Definitions
- Describing a person who lacks moral values or ethical standards. - Referring to actions or behaviors that go against accepted principles or standards. - Talking about a situation or decision that is not guided by moral or ethical considerations.
- Describing a person who is dishonest or unethical in their actions. - Referring to behavior that is morally or ethically questionable. - Talking about a situation or decision that is guided by self-interest rather than moral or ethical considerations.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a lack of moral or ethical values.
- 2Both words can be used to describe people or actions.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words suggest a disregard for accepted standards or principles.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Unscrupulous is more commonly used than unprincipled.
- 2Intensity: Unscrupulous suggests a higher degree of dishonesty or unethical behavior than unprincipled.
- 3Focus: Unscrupulous emphasizes self-interest and personal gain, while unprincipled can refer to behavior that goes against any moral or ethical standard.
- 4Connotation: Unscrupulous has a stronger negative connotation than unprincipled.
Remember this!
Unprincipled and unscrupulous are synonyms that describe a lack of moral or ethical values. However, unscrupulous suggests a higher degree of dishonesty or unethical behavior than unprincipled. Unscrupulous emphasizes self-interest and personal gain, while unprincipled can refer to behavior that goes against any moral or ethical standard.
