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ethical

The word “ethical” has 3 syllables: eth-i-cal

It's pronounced as /ˈɛθɪkəl/

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In the thesaurus, “ethical” has 76 synonyms and 77 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for ethical along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for ethical

Antonyms for ethical

Meanings of ethical

  • noun
    1. An ethical drug, one only dispensed on the prescription of a physician.
  • adjective
    1. Of or relating to the study of ethics.
    2. Of or relating to the accepted principles of right and wrong, especially those of some organization or profession.
    3. Morally approvable; good.
    4. (of a drug) Only dispensed on the prescription of a physician.

Example Sentences

  • The company follows ethical guidelines when developing new products.
  • Many people question whether the decision was ethical or not.
  • Researchers must maintain ethical standards in all experiments.
  • The board discussed the ethical implications of the proposal.
  • She always strives to make ethical choices in her work.

On this page you'll find 153 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ethical, such as: all right, angelic, atrocious, bad, base, blackguardly, blamable.

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