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Definition of unscrupulousness

unscrupulousness

/ˌʌnˈskruːpjələsnəs/
un · scru · pu · lous · ness
Adverb:unscrupulously
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Adjective:unscrupulous
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unscrupulousness Lexical Profile

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1

The quality or state of having or showing no moral principles; a complete disregard for honesty, fairness, or ethical restraint.

Example

"The investigation exposed the sheer unscrupulousness of the executives who knowingly falsified the safety reports for financial gain."

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• Rhymes for unscrupulousness

• Nearby Words

unscriptural
unscrupulous
unscrupulously
unscrupulousness
unscrutinized
unseal
unsealed

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'unscrupulous' and the noun suffix '-ness'; the root derives from Latin 'scrupulus', meaning a small, sharp stone, which figuratively came to represent a prick of conscience or moral uneasiness.

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