Definitions

ethically

[eth-i-klee] / ˈɛθ ɪ kli /

ADVERB

right

Synonyms

STRONG

decently properly

WEAK

conscientiously dispassionately equitably evenly honestly honorably impartially lawfully legitimately morally objectively reliably righteously sincerely squarely virtuously without bias without prejudice

Antonyms

WEAK

inaccurately inappropriately incorrectly indirectly unfairly unjustly unsuitably wrongly

ADVERB

socially

Synonyms

STRONGEST

culturally philosophically politically psychologically

WEAK

anthropologically eugenically humanly

Example Sentences

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According to the researchers, this makes open-label placebos a promising and ethically acceptable strategy for supporting healthy aging.

From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026

"It has to be done ethically, and it's not being done ethically these days," said Heil, as he waited for the ceremony to begin.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

Judges won’t always act ethically without legal constraints.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

There are morally and ethically dubious questions aplenty.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

It has no legal status, but socially and ethically is an ancient and vigorous institution.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

ethically

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