ethical
(Theology)
[adjective]
Synonyms: moral, conscientious, fair, good, honourable, just, principled, proper, right, upright, virtuous

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Contrasted words: flagitious, iniquitous, nefarious, improper, indecent, indecorous, unbecoming, unseemly, immoral, low
Related Words: high-principled, elevated, upright, upstanding

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eth‧i‧cal AC /ˈeθɪkəl/ adjective [no comparative]

1. relating to principles of what is right and wrong Synonym : moral
ethical issues/questions/problems
The use of animals in scientific tests raises difficult ethical questions.
The president must have the highest ethical standards.

2. morally good or correct Antonym : unethical:
I don’t think it’s ethical for you to accept a job you know you can’t do.
ethical investment policies (=investing only in businesses that are considered morally acceptable) ⇒ unethical
—ethically /-kli/ adverb

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