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unscrupulous

adjective un·scru·pu·lous \-ˈskrü-pyə-ləs\

: not honest or fair : doing things that are wrong, dishonest, or illegal

Full Definition of UNSCRUPULOUS

: not scrupulous : unprincipled

— un·scru·pu·lous·ly adverb

— un·scru·pu·lous·ness noun

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1803

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

UNSCRUPULOUS Defined for Kids

adjective un·scru·pu·lous \ˌən-ˈskrü-pyə-ləs\

: not having or showing regard for what is right and proper <an unscrupulous salesman>

— un·scru·pu·lous·ly adverb

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