IMMORALLY Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

immorally

adverb

Definition of immorally

as in unethically

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as in wickedly

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Recent Examples of immorally Cynically and immorally, the government is creating separate sectors of society. — Ron Scherf, Time, 5 Sep. 2025

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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

Definition of unethically

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Ben created a world that is darkly funny and wickedly clever.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
This is a wickedly precise rendering of a young, self-destructive heroine worshiping at the altar of a false idol—and narrated in hindsight, from her later, more perspicacious vantage.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026

Definition of wickedly

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That year, Canyon County faced three lawsuits from people who alleged they were illegally held in jail, despite posting bond, because the county refused to release them due to their undocumented immigration status.

— Rachel Spacek, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
The trio, including the outlet’s editor-in-chief, claimed they were illegally pushed out over personal statements protected under the First Amendment.

— Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

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