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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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But the recent surge has prompted criticism from influential rabbis, settler leaders and even military chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, who described the attacks as "morally and ethically unacceptable".

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The two million files that have yet to be made public are ones Nicky said she wants to see released "properly, honestly, ethically".

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

“Make no mistake, we are not afraid of any legal fight. But we will do this ethically, responsibly, and vigorously. This is just the beginning.”

From Salon • Mar. 3, 2026

You owe him nothing — legally, ethically or morally.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

Or is there a third category that, ethically speaking, is not so clear-cut?

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell