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: She felt betrayed by her frienddishonest behavior , which included spreading rumors behind her back .

guilty

[Adjective]

responsible for an illegal act or wrongdoing

Ex: The jury found the guilty of the crime based on the evidence presented .

immoral

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Deliberately causing harm to innocent beings is universally condemned immoral conduct .

evil

[Adjective]

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

Ex: evil mastermind plotted to destroy the city and relished the chaos it would cause .

unfair

[Adjective]

lacking fairness or justice in treatment or judgment

Ex: She felt it unfair that her hard work was n't recognized while others received promotions easily .

racist

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The politician 's speech was condemned for racist undertones .

sexist

[Adjective]

discriminating against people based on their gender

Ex: She sexist assumptions about her abilities simply because of her gender .

unjust

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Discrimination based on race , gender , or religion is unjust and should not be tolerated .

infamous

[Adjective]

well-known for a bad quality or deed

Ex: The politicianinfamous speech sparked outrage and controversy nationwide .

notorious

[Adjective]

widely known for something negative or unfavorable

Ex: The restaurant notorious for poor service .

corrupt

[Adjective]

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

Ex: corrupt police officers extorted money from citizens by threatening false charges .

malicious

[Adjective]

intending to cause harm or distress to others

Ex: The arsonist set fire to the building malicious intent to cause destruction .

naughty

[Adjective]

(typically of children) behaving badly or disobeying rules

Ex: naughty students snuck out of class to explore the school 's forbidden basement .

dodgy

[Adjective]

not trustworthy or reliable

Ex: The strangerdodgy behavior in the alley raised alarm bells in my mind .

hypocritical

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Ithypocritical for the company to promote equality in its advertisements while paying female employees less than their male counterparts .

obscene

[Adjective]

created to provoke indecent thoughts or desires

Ex: The advertisement was criticized for its use obscene imagery to sell a product .

greedy

[Adjective]

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

Ex: greedy politician accepted bribes in exchange for favorable legislation , betraying the public 's trust .

manipulative

[Adjective]

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

Ex: manipulative boss played employees against each other to maintain power and control in the workplace .

deceitful

[Adjective]

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

Ex: deceitful contractor provided a low estimate for the project but later added extra charges .

vindictive

[Adjective]

having a strong desire to harm others

Ex: vindictive behavior towards his former employer cost him valuable references for future job opportunities .

disloyal

[Adjective]

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

Ex: disloyal fan switched allegiance to a rival sports team after a single defeat .

unscrupulous

[Adjective]

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

Ex: unscrupulous politician accepted bribes in exchange for favors , betraying the trust of the people who voted for him .

condescending

[Adjective]

behaving in a way that makes others feel inferior or belittled

Ex: He had a habit of making condescending comments about his friends' hobbies, as if his interests were superior.

intolerant

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The leaderintolerant stance on immigration led to division within the political party .

base

[Adjective]

completely lacking moral or honorable purpose or character

Ex: The company's decision to cut corners for profit was seen as base by many.

disrespectful

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Talking loudly in the library is disrespectful to those trying to study .

decadent

[Adjective]

connected with a decline in moral standards

Ex: Many saw the art movement as bold , others called decadent and meaningless .

cheeky

[Adjective]

showing impolite behavior in a manner that is amusing or endearing

Ex: cheeky remarks often landed him in trouble with his teachers .

treacherous

[Adjective]

inclined to deceive or betray others for personal gain or advantage

Ex: They were shocked to discover treacherous motives behind his seemingly kind gestures .

heinous

[Adjective]

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

Ex: heinous betrayal of his closest friend left a lasting scar on their relationship .

malevolent

[Adjective]

having or showing a strong desire to harm others

Ex: He had malevolent grin as he plotted his revenge against those who wronged him .

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