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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acting in a way that goes against accepted moral standards or principles
(of a person) dishonest, cruel, and taking pleasure in causing harm or suffering to others
showing discrimination or prejudice against people of a certain race or ethnic group
not fair or reasonable, lacking equality and fairness in treatment or decision-making
using one's power or authority to do illegal things for personal gain or financial benefit
acting in a way that is different from what one claims to believe or value
having an excessive and intense desire for something, especially wealth, possessions, or power
influencing or controlling others in an unfair or deceptive way, often to achieve one's own goals
displaying behavior that hides true intentions or feelings to mislead or trick
failing to remain faithful to a person, group, or cause that one has promised to support or be loyal to
having no moral principles and willing to do anything to achieve one's goals
not open to accept beliefs, opinions, or lifestyles that are unlike one's own
behaving or talking in a way that is inconsiderate or offensive to a person or thing
having or showing a luxurious and indulgent lifestyle, often considered excessive or morally questionable
inclined to deceive or betray others for personal gain or advantage
extremely evil or shockingly wicked in a way that deeply disturbs or offends