immoral

adjective

im·​mor·​al (ËŒ)i(m)-ˈmȯr-É™l How to pronounce immoral (audio)
-ˈmär-
Synonyms of immoralnext
: not moral : morally evil or wrong
broadly : conflicting with generally or traditionally held moral principles
an artwork then labeled immoral
immorally adverb

Examples of immoral in a Sentence

Don't condemn her: there was nothing immoral about what she did. It was immoral of her to tell lies like that.
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But some of the administration's critics said agents were being singled out for participating in an immoral and at-times unconstitutional deportation campaign. Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026 More and more people are avoiding dating or befriending those with opposing political views, and growing numbers describe those on the other side as closed-minded, dishonest, immoral and unintelligent. Justin Callais, Twin Cities, 5 Mar. 2026 More and more people are avoiding dating or befriending those with opposing political views, and growing numbers describe those on the other side as closed-minded, dishonest, immoral and unintelligent. Justin Callais, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026 The annual analysis compares all 50 states across 54 measures tied to immoral or illicit behavior, from violent crimes per capita and excessive drinking to gambling disorders. Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for immoral

Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of immoral was in 1660

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“Immoral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immoral. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

immoral

adjective
im·​mor·​al (ˈ)im-ˈ(m)ȯr-É™l How to pronounce immoral (audio)
-ˈ(m)är-
: not moral : wicked, bad
immorally adverb

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