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amoral

[ay-mawr-uhl, a-mawr-, ay-mor-, a-mor-] / eɪˈmɔr əl, æˈmɔr-, eɪˈmɒr-, æˈmɒr- /










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The former head of the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission, Latheefa Koya, says his decision is "disgraceful, amoral, and shames the nation in the eyes of the international community".

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

Frederick was a modestly talented flutist and composer, although here, as written by Mr. Cotton and played by Stephen Hagan, he’s mostly a full-time amoral tyrant and part-time self-important fop.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

So an amoral but rational actor would avoid charging too much, and would avoid shutting down the strait altogether.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 11, 2026

It’s not amoral to exercise exceptional prudence when considering an attack on another country, no matter how odious you may find its government.

From Salon ● Mar. 14, 2026

There was nothing sanctified about the laws of the streets—the laws were amoral and practical.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates


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