immoral

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On another program, when Colombia’s most seasoned female television anchor asked him to explain how he could morally defend certain underworld figures, he shot back: “Not everything that is immoral or unethical is illegal.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The IOC and Wada have described the Enhanced Games as "immoral" and "a dangerous and irresponsible concept", while World Athletics president Lord Coe said anyone taking part was "moronic".

From BBC • May 25, 2026

But mainly, it will allow each of us to say, “I no longer contributed to what I regard as immoral acts,” while not requiring us to agree on what governmental acts are immoral.

From Slate • May 11, 2026

He writes of how this generation “found joy in music that was … portrayed as improper and immoral by highbrow elites.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

I thought about telling him the movie was immoral, that he shouldn’t be seeing such things, but—still being Shannon—I said nothing, just smiled when he asked if I’d like to get ice cream.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover