unethicalness
[/ʌnˈɛθɪkəlnəs/]
noun
falta de ética
1. the quality or state of being unethical; lack of moral principles or integrity
The unethicalness of the company's practices led to a major scandal.
A falta de ética das práticas da empresa levou a um grande escândalo.
2. behavior or conduct that violates moral or professional standards
The lawyer was disbarred due to the unethicalness of his conduct.
O advogado foi desabilitado devido à falta de ética em sua conduta.
3. absence of honesty, fairness, or respect for others' rights
There was clear unethicalness in how the employees were treated.
Havia clara falta de ética em como os funcionários eram tratados.
The term 'unethicalness' is particularly prevalent in professional and corporate contexts in both the USA and Brazil. In Brazilian business culture, concerns about falta de ética have increased with corporate scandals and political corruption cases. The word reflects growing expectations for corporate accountability and professional responsibility in both cultures.
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