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unscrupulousness

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Definitions

n.

The quality of being dishonest and without moral principles

不择手段,毫无道德原则

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
un-not, reversal
+
scrupulanxiety, uneasiness, careful attention
+
-ousfull of, having the quality of
+
-nessstate, quality
=unscrupulousness

The noun of unscrupulous: the state of having no scruples at all. The abstract name for ruthless, unprincipled behaviour.

Root scrupul still carries 5 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His unscrupulousness shocked even his closest colleagues.

  • 2.

    The scandal exposed the unscrupulousness of the entire industry.

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