unprincipled

unprincipled
unprincipledness, n.
/un prin"seuh peuhld/, adj.
1. lacking or not based on moral scruples or principles: an unprincipled person; unprincipled behavior.
2. not instructed in the principles of something (usually fol. by in).
[1625-35; UN-1 + PRINCIPLED]
Syn. 1. tricky, dishonest. See unscrupulous.

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  • unprincipled — /ʌnˈprɪnsəpəld / (say un prinsuhpuhld) adjective 1. lacking sound moral principles, as a person. 2. showing want of principle, as conduct, etc. –phrase 3. unprincipled in, not instructed in the principles of. –unprincipledness, noun …  

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