immoral

[ih-mawr-uhl]

immoral Definition

• 1. not conforming to accepted standards of morality
• 2. morally wrong or evil

Using immoral: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "immoral" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  It is immoral to cheat on an exam.

• Example

  Stealing is considered an immoral act.

• Example

  Many people believe that gambling is immoral.

• Example

  The company's decision to dump toxic waste into the river was highly immoral.

immoral Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for immoral

• unethical
• corrupt
• wicked
• sinful
• depraved

Antonyms for immoral

• moral
• ethical
• virtuous

Phrases with immoral

• immoral behavior

  actions that are considered morally wrong or unethical

  Example

  The politician was criticized for his immoral behavior.

• immoral act

  an action that goes against accepted moral principles

  Example

  Lying is an immoral act.

• immoral person

  someone who habitually engages in actions that are considered morally wrong or unethical

  Example

  He was known as an immoral person who would do anything to get ahead.

Origins of immoral

from Latin 'im-' meaning 'not' and 'moralis' meaning 'moral'

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Summary: immoral in Brief

The term 'immoral' [ih-mawr-uhl] refers to actions or behaviors that go against accepted moral principles, often considered unethical or wicked. Examples include cheating, stealing, and dumping toxic waste. Synonyms include 'unethical,' 'corrupt,' and 'depraved.'