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unprincipled
[/ʌnˈprɪnsəpəld/]
adjective
sem princípios
1.
lacking moral or ethical principles; willing to act dishonestly or unethically
The unprincipled businessman deceived his investors for personal gain.
O empresário sem princípios enganou seus investidores para ganho pessoal.
2.
not guided by or based on moral principles
Her unprincipled approach to politics alienated many supporters.
Sua abordagem sem princípios à política alienou muitos apoiadores.
NYC Slang
shady
Synonyms
unscrupulous
immoral
corrupt
dishonest
unethical
deceitful
dishonorable
Antonyms
principled
moral
ethical
honest
scrupulous
righteous
virtuous
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
sem princípios
most common usage
Brazil
desonesto
alternative emphasis on dishonesty
Portugal
sem princípios
standard usage
Portugal
desaprincipiado
less common formal variant
Related Idioms & Phrases
lacking moral fiber
without a moral compass
ethically bankrupt
morally corrupt
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