immoral Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective deliberately violating accepted principles of right and wrong
  2. adjective satellite not adhering to ethical or moral principles
    base.
    • base and unpatriotic motives
    • a base, degrading way of life
    • cheating is dishonorable
    • they considered colonialism immoral
    • unethical practices in handling public funds

WordNet

Im*mor"al adjective
Etymology
Pref. im- not + moral: cf. F. immoral.
Definitions
  1. Not moral; inconsistent with rectitude, purity, or good morals; contrary to conscience or the divine law; wicked; unjust; dishonest; vicious; licentious; as, an immoral man; an immoral deed. Syn. -- Wicked; sinful; criminal; vicious; unjust; dishonest; depraved; impure; unchaste; profligate; dissolute; abandoned; licentious; lewd; obscene.

Webster 1913