Adjectives of Abstract Human Attributes - Adjectives of Negative Moral Traits

These adjectives describe vices and unethical qualities that reflect dishonesty, cruelty, deceitfulness, and lack of integrity.

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dishonest [adjective]

not truthful or trustworthy, often engaging in immoral behavior

Ex: The company suffered financial losses due to the dishonest actions of its executives .

guilty [adjective]

responsible for an illegal act or wrongdoing

Ex: Even though she was guilty of the offense , she showed remorse and sought redemption .

immoral [adjective]

acting in a way that goes against accepted moral standards or principles

Ex: The politician 's immoral behavior scandalized the public and damaged trust in the government .

evil [adjective]

(of a person) dishonest, cruel, and taking pleasure in causing harm or suffering to others

Ex: The evil witch cast spells on innocent villagers for her own amusement .

unfair [adjective]

lacking fairness or justice in treatment or judgment

Ex: Life can be unfair sometimes , giving advantages to some while disadvantaging others .

racist [adjective]

showing discrimination or prejudice against people of a certain race or ethnic group

Ex: It 's unacceptable to make jokes that perpetuate racist stereotypes .

sexist [adjective]

discriminating against people based on their gender

Ex: It 's important to challenge sexist attitudes and promote gender equality in all aspects of society .

unjust [adjective]

not fair or reasonable, lacking equality and fairness in treatment or decision-making

Ex: The government 's policies were widely criticized as unjust by human rights organizations .

infamous [adjective]

well-known for a bad quality or deed

Ex: The hotel gained an infamous reputation after a series of scandals involving its management .

notorious [adjective]

widely known for something negative or unfavorable

Ex: That street is notorious for being dangerous at night .

corrupt [adjective]

using one's power or authority to do illegal things for personal gain or financial benefit

Ex: The corrupt mayor awarded government contracts to friends and family members without fair competition .

malicious [adjective]

intending to cause harm or distress to others

Ex: The vengeful ex-partner made malicious threats against her former lover .

naughty [adjective]

(typically of children) behaving badly or disobeying rules

Ex: Despite being scolded , the kitten continued its naughty habit of climbing onto the kitchen counter .

dodgy [adjective]

not trustworthy or reliable

Ex: His dodgy reputation preceded him , causing many to steer clear of his business dealings .

hypocritical [adjective]

acting in a way that is different from what one claims to believe or value

Ex: It 's hypocritical for him to advocate for environmental protection while driving a gas-guzzling SUV .

obscene [adjective]

created to provoke indecent thoughts or desires

Ex: She was shocked by the obscene messages she received from an anonymous sender .

greedy [adjective]

having an excessive and intense desire for something, especially wealth, possessions, or power

Ex: The greedy landlord raised the rent prices without improving the living conditions for tenants .

manipulative [adjective]

influencing or controlling others in an unfair or deceptive way, often to achieve one's own goals

Ex: She was skilled at being manipulative , often twisting situations to her advantage .

deceitful [adjective]

displaying behavior that hides true intentions or feelings to mislead or trick

Ex: The deceitful politician made false promises during the campaign to gain votes .

vindictive [adjective]

having a strong desire to harm others

Ex: Despite apologizing sincerely , the vindictive ex-boyfriend continued to spread lies about his former partner .

disloyal [adjective]

failing to remain faithful to a person, group, or cause

Ex: The disloyal member of the team revealed sensitive project details to a rival company .

unscrupulous [adjective]

having no moral principles and willing to do anything to achieve one's goals

Ex: With a complete lack of regard for safety standards , the unscrupulous contractor cut corners to maximize profits .

condescending [adjective]

behaving in a way that makes others feel inferior or belittled

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intolerant [adjective]

not open to accept beliefs, opinions, or lifestyles that are unlike one's own

Ex: The intolerant remarks made by the politician sparked outrage among the public .

base [adjective]

completely lacking moral or honorable purpose or character

Ex:

disrespectful [adjective]

behaving or talking in a way that is inconsiderate or offensive to a person or thing

Ex: The student 's disrespectful attitude towards the teacher resulted in detention .

decadent [adjective]

connected with a decline in moral standards

Ex: Decadent societies often mask decay with opulence and spectacle .

cheeky [adjective]

showing impolite behavior in a manner that is amusing or endearing

Ex: The comedian 's cheeky jokes had the audience roaring with laughter .

treacherous [adjective]

inclined to deceive or betray others for personal gain or advantage

Ex: The treacherous colleague sabotaged his coworkers ' projects to climb the corporate ladder .

heinous [adjective]

extremely evil or shockingly wicked in a way that deeply disturbs or offends

Ex: The murderer was sentenced to life in prison for his heinous deeds .

malevolent [adjective]

having or showing a strong desire to harm others

Ex: There was a malevolent gleam in his eyes as he plotted his revenge .

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