Inmoral (en. Immoral)

/inˈmoɾal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That contravenes or fails to adhere to the norms of morality.
His behavior was considered immoral by society.
Su comportamiento fue considerado inmoral por la sociedad.
That lacks ethical principles.
It is immoral to take advantage of the vulnerability of others.
Es inmoral aprovecharse de la vulnerabilidad de los demás.
That is contrary to what is considered correct or virtuous.
The immorality of his actions was exposed.
La inmoralidad de sus actos quedó al descubierto.

Etymology

From the Latin 'immoralis', meaning 'not moral'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

immoral conduct
Behavior that goes against morality.
conducta inmoral
immoral act
Action that is considered ethically wrong.
acto inmoral
immoral decision
Choice that does not align with ethics.
decisión inmoral

Related Words

moral
Set of norms that regulate human behavior.
moral
ethics
Study of morality and human conduct.
ética
morality
Quality of what is moral or immoral.
moralidad

Slang Meanings

Behavior that is unethical
What he did was pure immorality.
Lo que hizo fue pura inmoralidad.
Something socially reprehensible
That attitude is very immoral in our context.
Esa actitud es muy inmoral en nuestro contexto.