Immoral

/ɪˈmɔrəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not conforming to accepted standards of morality.

His immoral behavior shocked everyone at the charity event.

Contrary to the principles of right and wrong.

The company's immoral practices raised concerns among the public.

Lacking in moral principles; wicked or unethical.

Many consider cheating on a partner to be an immoral act.

Not ethical; contrary to good morals.

The advertisement was criticized for promoting an immoral lifestyle.

From in- meaning 'not' + moral, from Latin moralis 'pertaining to manners'.

immoral act

An action that violates moral principles.

immoral behavior

Conduct that is considered wrong or unethical.

immoral thoughts

Ideas that are deemed unethical or sinful.

morality

Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.

amoral

Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with the rightness or wrongness of something.

Sinful

They called his lifestyle sinful for its many immoral aspects.

Naughty

She had a naughty side that everyone knew was immoral.