UNETHICALLY Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

unethically

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as in illegally

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Recent Examples of unethically 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 Uber’s campaign accused trial attorneys of unethically abusing their clients and attorneys said the company is attempting restructure longstanding civil justice laws to escape accountability for harm caused by its drivers. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026 Bree has just gotten out of her confusing affair with the unethically ethically nonmonogamous professor. — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026 Although autonomous intelligent systems (AIS) can offer significant benefits, they also can be used unethically. — IEEE Spectrum, 10 Dec. 2025 The repatriation of the artifacts also comes as museums around the world have increasingly returned items in their collections that were stolen or potentially acquired unethically to their countries of origin. — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 8 Dec. 2025 Then, of course, there is the cognitive dissonance that arises when one behaves unethically, leading them to strive for alternative explanations for their actions, creating a feedback loop where unethical behavior goes unchecked. — Lindsay Kohler, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 There really is no way to write ethics rules that stop unethical people from behaving unethically. — The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025

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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

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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

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