immorally

adverb

Definition of immorallynext
1
as in unethically

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as in wickedly

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Recent Examples of immorally Bystanders witnessed his healings, which included immediate restoration of sight to the blind; reformation of people living immorally; and life restored to people who had died. — Suzanne Riedel, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Mar. 2026 Cynically and immorally, the government is creating separate sectors of society. — Ron Scherf, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immorally
  1. unethically
  2. wickedly
  3. illegally
  4. sinfully
  5. ignobly
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  • While some objects were given as gifts, most were collected unethically under duress and against the wishes of the community.
    — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The new cathode replaces toxic, expensive, and unethically mined cobalt with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) embedded in a carbon matrix.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026
Definition of unethically
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  • Elle Fanning stars as a wickedly mischievous Catherine, with Nicholas Hoult in the dual role of her husband, the petulant manchild Emperor Peter III, and his body double, Yemelyan Pugachev.
    — Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Hadid smiles wickedly at the memory of her team presenting to her huge poster boards plastered with images of herself every time she had been photographed in jeans through the years.
    — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of wickedly
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  • Park rangers are increasing patrols along the river and contacting people who may be illegally camping in the area, Sylvia said.
    — Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Clad in bright yellow construction vests, the group of about 40 illegally painted thick white continental crosswalks at the spot where neighbors had created a canopy of hanging sneakers.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of illegally
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  • Cheesecake Brownies These sinfully fudgy brownies feature a cheesecake layer sandwiched between two ultra-rich chocolate layers.
    — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Each bite ranged from light and refreshing to sinfully decadent.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
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  • Perhaps even Daeron, who in the book dies ignobly early in the battle, either by a random one of Addam’s soldiers or when his burning pavilion collapses on him.
    — James Grebey, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of ignobly

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“Immorally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immorally. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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