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Meaning of unscrupulous
having or showing no moral principles, and being willing to do anything to get what you want
Etymology of unscrupulous
The word "unscrupulous" comes from the Latin words "scrupulus," meaning a small stone or pebble, and the prefix "un-," meaning not or opposite of, and the suffix "-ous," which forms an adjective
Historically, the word "scrupulous" was used to describe someone who was conscientious and meticulous, with a "scrupulus" being a small stone that could cause discomfort in one's shoe, symbolizing a nagging sense of guilt or doubt
Over time, the prefix "un-" was added to form "unscrupulous," which came to describe someone who was without moral principles or conscience
Synonyms
Definitions
- Having or showing no moral principles, being willing to do anything to get what you want
- * Lacking principles or moral standards, being unscrupulous in one's actions or behavior
Usage Examples
- The company's unscrupulous business practices led to its downfall
- * The politician was accused of being unscrupulous in his pursuit of power
- * The used car salesman had a reputation for being unscrupulous and taking advantage of his customers