unvirtuous
Lacking ethical integrity
Unvirtuous means lacking virtue—morally deficient or failing to meet standards of goodness and uprightness.
The word is uncommon, usually appearing in moral or philosophical contexts: an unvirtuous life, unvirtuous conduct.
It carries a formal, slightly archaic tone; immoral or wicked are more common choices in everyday speech.
Violating moral law
- wickedEvil or slang-excellent
- iniquitousGrossly immoral or unjust
- unethicalViolating moral standards
- unprincipledLacking moral standards
unscrupulous · amoral · wrongful · unconscionable · reprobate · transgressive · fallen · wayward
Corrupted by indulgence
- dissoluteIndulgent and immoral
- profligateRecklessly extravagant or dissolute
- decadentSelf-indulgent, often corruptly
- licentiousSexually unrestrained behavior
lascivious · degenerate · lewd · libertine · hedonistic · sybaritic · dissipated · rakish
Inclined to mislead others
- lyingStating known falsehoods
- duplicitousDeliberately deceptive in nature
- untruthfulNot speaking facts
- dissemblingConcealing true motives
two-faced · scheming · cunning · treacherous · fraudulent · disingenuous · insincere · hypocritical
Corrupt payment for influence
- graftIllicit political gain
- embezzlementFraudulent taking of entrusted assets
- kickbackIllegal payment for services
- cronyismFavoring friends in appointments
nepotism · malfeasance · extortion · collusion · money laundering · racketeering · misappropriation · profiteering
sinful
Violating moral law
- wickedEvil or slang-excellent
- iniquitousGrossly immoral or unjust
- unethicalViolating moral standards
unprincipled · unscrupulous · amoral · wrongful · unconscionable · reprobate · transgressive · fallen · wayward · errant
debauched
Corrupted by indulgence
- dissoluteIndulgent and immoral
- profligateRecklessly extravagant or dissolute
- decadentSelf-indulgent, often corruptly
licentious · lascivious · degenerate · lewd · libertine · hedonistic · sybaritic · dissipated · rakish · wanton
deceitful
Inclined to mislead others
- lyingStating known falsehoods
- duplicitousDeliberately deceptive in nature
- untruthfulNot speaking facts
dissembling · two-faced · scheming · cunning · treacherous · fraudulent · disingenuous · insincere · hypocritical · mendacious
bribery
Corrupt payment for influence
- graftIllicit political gain
- embezzlementFraudulent taking of entrusted assets
- kickbackIllegal payment for services
cronyism · nepotism · malfeasance · extortion · collusion · money laundering · racketeering · misappropriation · profiteering · insider trading
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