adj
unscrupulous
uhn-SKROOP-yuu-luhs
adj
1
Having no moral principles; willing to act dishonestly for personal gain.
"Unscrupulous landlords exploited tenants during the housing shortage."
"The scheme relied on unscrupulous salespeople pressuring vulnerable customers."
How to Use Unscrupulous
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWilling to cheat, lie, or exploit others without moral concern.
Common pairings
unscrupulous businessman
unscrupulous tactics
unscrupulous dealer
Word Forms
more unscrupulous comparative, most unscrupulous superlative
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Etymology
From un- ("not") plus scrupulous, "having scruples or moral care."