principled
1 antonyms and opposites of principled, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Acting according to strong moral principles; honourable.
Antonyms
unprincipled
How to use principled
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a principled stand
principled leader
principled objection
Etymology
From principle plus the adjective-forming suffix -ed.
Full origin of principled →Frequently asked questions
What does “principled” mean?
The word “principled” means acting according to strong moral principles; honourable. In plain terms, guided by firm moral standards — doing the right thing even when it's inconvenient.
How do you pronounce “principled”?
“Principled” is pronounced PRIHN-sih-puhld (/ˈpɹɪnsɪpəld/ in IPA).
How do you use “principled” in a sentence?
Here is “principled” used in a sentence: “She made a principled decision to turn down the bribe.”
What is the opposite of “principled”?
The opposite of “principled” — its antonyms — is unprincipled.
What part of speech is “principled”?
“Principled” is an adjective.