1. to behave in a manner that violates moral principles or professional standards; to conduct oneself dishonestly or immorally
The executive was fired for acting unethically by manipulating financial reports.
O executivo foi demitido por agir antiéticamente ao manipular relatórios financeiros.
2. to engage in conduct that breaches codes of ethics or professional responsibility
The doctor was suspended for acting unethically by breaching patient confidentiality.
O médico foi suspenso por agir antiéticamente ao violar a confidencialidade do paciente.