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Unscrupulous

Uh-NSKROO-pyuh-luhs

/ʌˈnskruːpjʌlʌs/

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unscrupulous

Dictionary meaning

Without scruples or principles.

Examples

  • Unscrupulous politicos who would be happy to sell...their country in order to gain power.

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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