immoral

English

Etymology

From im- + moral.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɒrəl

Adjective

immoral (comparative more immoral, superlative most immoral)

  1. Not moral; inconsistent with rectitude, purity, or good morals; contrary to conscience or the divine law.
    Synonyms: wicked, unjust, dishonest, vicious, licentious, unethical, corrupt, unscrupulous, wrong
    Antonym: moral

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Further reading

  • immoral in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
  • immoral in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.

Catalan

Etymology

From im- + moral.

Pronunciation

Adjective

immoral (masculine and feminine plural immorals)

  1. immoral
    Antonym: moral

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French

Etymology

From im- + moral.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /i.mɔ.ʁal/
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Adjective

immoral (feminine singular immorale, masculine plural immoraux, feminine plural immorales)

  1. immoral
    Antonym: moral

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