immoral
An immoral action or behavior is one that goes against what society considers right and good. It's usually something that hurts someone or violates their rights.
When we say that something is immoral, we often mean it's not just a minor mistake but rather a deliberate choice to do something wrong. For example, cheating on an exam is an immoral act because it gives the cheater an unfair advantage over others and undermines the whole point of education. We might also talk about immoral behavior in politics or business, where leaders or companies choose to break rules or exploit people for their own gain. In these cases, we're usually talking about actions that are hurtful, dishonest, or unjust, and that go against what most people think is right.
How common is "immoral"?
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
adjective
Breaching principles of natural law, rectitude, or justice, and so inconsistent with the demands of virtue, purity, or "good morals"; not right, not moral. (Compare unethical, illegal.)
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