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Term: unscrupulous

Part of Speech: adjective

Sense 1: unprincipled, lacking moral standards

Usage 1: The unscrupulous salesman tricked unsuspecting customers into buying faulty products.

Usage 2: The unscrupulous politician engaged in corrupt practices to gain personal benefits.

Usage 3: The unscrupulous lawyer manipulated evidence to win the case.

Sense 2: careless, showing no regard for consequences

Usage 1: His unscrupulous driving habits resulted in multiple accidents.

Usage 2: The unscrupulous behavior of the students during the exam led to their disqualification.

Sense 3: dishonest, not guided by principles

Usage 1: The unscrupulous journalist fabricated stories to boost readership.

Usage 2: She employed unscrupulous tactics to gain an advantage over her competitors.

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