World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionaries不择手段
Native Script:中文汉字
Pronunciation / Transliteration: bù zé shǒu duàn
"他为了达到目的表现得极其不择手段。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The quality or state of being unprincipled, dishonest, or completely lacking moral conscience in one's actions.
"His complete unscrupulosity in business dealings eventually led to multiple lawsuits and public disgrace." - 2
Behavior that disregards ethical standards, rules, or fair play to achieve a specific goal.
"The political campaign was characterized by a startling level of unscrupulosity."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'scrupulus' (a sharp stone, hence anxiety or moral hesitation), prefixed with 'un-' (not) and combined with the adjectival suffix '-ous' and nominal suffix '-ity'. Historically evolving from denoting a lack of petty anxieties to describing a deliberate absence of moral principles and ethical restraint in behavior.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Unscrupulosity"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Unscrupulosity" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
sans-gêne
Transliteration: sã-ʒɛn
"Son unscrupulosité en affaires est bien connue de tous."
Skrupellosigkeit
Transliteration: skruːpəlˈlozɪçkaɪt
"Seine Skrupellosigkeit schockierte die gesamte Geschäftswelt."
senza scrupoli
Transliteration: ˈsɛntsa ˈskrupoli
"La sua mancanza di scrupoli ha rovinato molte vite."
escrúpulo
Transliteration: esˈkrupuɫo
"Actuaba con total falta de escrúpulos."
inescrupulosidade
Transliteration: in.es.kɾu.pu.lu.ziˈda.dʒi
"A inescrupulosidade dele era evidente em cada contrato."
अनैतिकता
Transliteration: anaitikata
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"व्यवसाय में उसकी अनैतिकता जगजाहिर थी।"
不择手段
Transliteration: bù zé shǒu duàn
Script: 中文汉字
"他为了达到目的表现得极其不择手段。"
파렴치
Transliteration: paryeomchi
Script: 한국어 한글
"그의 파렴치한 행동은 사회적 공분을 샀다."
破廉恥
Transliteration: harenchi
Script: 日本語
"彼の破廉恥な行為は弁解の余地がない。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Chinese termsA fixed source of illumination that does not move, often used as a navigational beacon, landmark, or stage lighting fixture.
A fine wire of high resistance, typically made of tungsten, that becomes incandescent when an electric current passes through it in an incandescent lamp.
A software suite or organizational framework designed to manage, track, and execute the deployment and configuration of software packages or physical equipment.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Unscrupulosity"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.