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unprincipled

adjective un·prin·ci·pled \ˌən-ˈprin(t)-s(ə-)pəld, -sə-bəld\

: not having or showing concern for what is right

Full Definition of UNPRINCIPLED

: lacking moral principles : unscrupulous

— un·prin·ci·pled·ness noun

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Synonyms: cutthroat, immoral, Machiavellian, unconscionable, unethical, unscrupulous

UNPRINCIPLED Defined for Kids

adjective un·prin·ci·pled \ˌən-ˈprin-sə-pəld\

: not having or showing high moral principles <unprincipled behavior>

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