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unethical behavior

[ʌnˈɛθɪkəl bɪˈheɪvjər]
nounpl: unethical behaviors
comportamento antiético
1. conduct that violates moral principles, professional standards, or codes of conduct; dishonest or immoral actions
The company's unethical behavior in hiding product defects led to lawsuits.
O comportamento antiético da empresa ao ocultar defeitos do produto resultou em processos judiciais.
2. actions that breach trust, integrity, or fairness in business, professional, or personal contexts
The employee was fired for unethical behavior including fraud and manipulation.
O funcionário foi demitido por comportamento antiético incluindo fraude e manipulação.
NYC Slang
shady dealings; dirty play
Synonyms
misconductdishonestyimmoralityimproprietymalpracticewrongdoingcomportamento desonestomá condutaimoralidade
Antonyms
ethical behaviorintegrityhonestymoral conductcomportamento éticointegridadehonestidade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comportamento antiético
most common and formal usage
Brazil
má conduta
alternative term, often used in professional/legal contexts
Brazil
comportamento desonesto
emphasizes dishonesty aspect
Portugal
comportamento pouco ético
more common phrasing in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

crossing the line
playing dirty
cruzar a linha
agir de má fé
ferir a ética profissional
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