: not conforming to a high moral standard : morally wrong : not ethical illegal and unethical business practices immoral and unethical behavior.

What is unethical example?

Someone lies to their spouse about how much money they spent. A teenager lies to their parents about where they were for the evening. An employee steals money from the petty cash drawer at work. You lie on your resume in order to get a job. Friends talk about another friend behind his back.

What is the meaning of ethical or unethical?

Ethical vs Unethical

Ethics is moral principles that govern peoples' behavior and life conduct. Ethics differentiates between good and bad conduct. ... Unethical is the immoral principles of people. Those who are unethical are considered to be morally disobedient and they follow unaccepted behavioral patterns.