unscrupulous
/ʌnˈskruːpjələs/
un · scru · pu · lous
/ʌn · ˈskruː · pjə · ləs/
English Definition
adj. dishonest; unprincipled; corrupt
Significado en Español
inmoral, sin escrúpulos
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vô đạo đức, không có nguyên tắc
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
un-(not) + scruple(moral conscience) + ous→ without moral principles.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “unscrupulous”?
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A
Honorable
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B
Deceitful
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C
Cautious
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D
Diligent
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B — Deceitful.
“unscrupulous” means adj. dishonest; unprincipled; corrupt
Common questions about “unscrupulous”
What does “unscrupulous” mean?
unscrupulous — adj. dishonest; unprincipled; corrupt. In Chinese: 不择手段的，无道德原则的.
How do you pronounce “unscrupulous”?
unscrupulous is pronounced /ʌnˈskruːpjələs/. It breaks into 4 syllables: un · scru · pu · lous.
Is “unscrupulous” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. unscrupulous appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “unscrupulous”?
un-(not) + scruple(moral conscience) + ous→ without moral principles.
