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unprincipled

/ʌnˈprɪnsəpld/
un · prin · ci · pled /ʌn · ˈprɪn · sə · pld/
English Definition
adj. not having or showing moral principles
中文释义
无原则的
Significado en Español
sin principios, inmoral
한국어 뜻
원칙 없는, 부도덕한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vô nguyên tắc, phi đạo đức
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Example Sentence

He is known as an unprincipled businessman.

他以没有原则的商人而闻名。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “unprincipled”:

  1. A principled
  2. B unscrupulous
  3. C honorable
  4. D ethical
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B — unscrupulous. “unprincipled” means adj. not having or showing moral principles

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ merchant cheated his poorest customers without any guilt at all.

  1. A unprincipled
  2. B honest
  3. C fair
  4. D moral
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A — unprincipled. “unprincipled” means adj. not having or showing moral principles

Common questions about “unprincipled”

What does “unprincipled” mean?

unprincipled — adj. not having or showing moral principles. In Chinese: 无原则的.

How do you pronounce “unprincipled”?

unprincipled is pronounced /ʌnˈprɪnsəpld/. It breaks into 4 syllables: un · prin · ci · pled.

How do you use “unprincipled” in a sentence?

He is known as an unprincipled businessman. (他以没有原则的商人而闻名。)

What are synonyms for “unprincipled”?

unscrupulous, dishonest, corrupt — all close in meaning to unprincipled (adj. not having or showing moral principles).

Is “unprincipled” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. unprincipled appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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