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unscrupulously

/ʌnˈskruːpjələsli/
un · scru · pu · lous · ly
Adjective:unscrupulous
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• adverb

1

In an unscrupulous manner; without moral principles, fairness, or regard for what is right.

Example

"The fraudulent contractor unscrupulously overcharged elderly homeowners for unnecessary roof repairs."

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unscripted
unscriptural
unscrupulous
unscrupulously
unscrupulousness
unscrutinized
unseal

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'unscrupulous' + '-ly'. The root 'scrupulous' comes from Latin 'scrupulosus', derived from 'scrupulus' (a small, sharp pebble), which Cicero used figuratively to describe a sharp pricking of the conscience or moral uneasiness.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unscrupulously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unscrupulously
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