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unethical
[/ʌnˈɛθɪkəl/]
adjective
antiético
1.
not conforming to accepted standards of moral or professional conduct
It would be unethical to use confidential information for personal gain.
Seria antiético usar informações confidenciais para ganho pessoal.
2.
morally wrong or improper
The company was criticized for unethical business practices.
A empresa foi criticada por práticas comerciais antiéticas.
3.
lacking moral principles or integrity
His unethical behavior led to his dismissal.
Seu comportamento antiético levou à sua demissão.
Synonyms
immoral
dishonest
corrupt
unprincipled
improper
wrong
Antonyms
ethical
moral
honest
principled
virtuous
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
antiético
standard term used in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
antiético
commonly used in business and professional settings
Portugal
antiético
standard Portuguese term, sometimes also 'pouco ético'
Portugal
pouco ético
alternative phrasing meaning 'not very ethical'
Related Idioms & Phrases
a breach of ethics
crossing the line
morally bankrupt
against the rules of conduct
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