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unethical

/ʌnˈɛθɪkl/
English Definition
adj. not morally correct
中文释义
不道德的
Example Sentence

The researcher's unethical practice of fabricating data undermined the credibility of the entire study.

研究人员捏造数据的不道德行为损害了整个研究的可信度。

Synonyms
immoral unprincipled dishonest
Antonyms
ethical moral
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “unethical”?

  1. A Causing hatred or disgust
  2. B Without any limits or restrictions
  3. C Having healing properties
  4. D Not morally correct
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D — Not morally correct. “unethical” means not morally correct.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “not morally correct”?

  1. A loathsome
  2. B unlimited
  3. C unethical
  4. D medicinal
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C — unethical. “unethical” means not morally correct.

Common questions about “unethical”

What does “unethical” mean?

unethical — not morally correct. In Chinese: 不道德的.

How do you pronounce “unethical”?

unethical is pronounced /ʌnˈɛθɪkl/.

How is “unethical” used in a sentence?

The researcher's unethical practice of fabricating data undermined the credibility of the entire study. (研究人员捏造数据的不道德行为损害了整个研究的可信度。)

What are synonyms for “unethical”?

immoral, unprincipled, dishonest — all close in meaning to unethical (not morally correct).

What is the opposite of “unethical”?

ethical, moral — each the opposite of unethical (not morally correct).

Is “unethical” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. unethical is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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