morally wrong

Example Sentences

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On Monday, it was revealed that a junior member of staff claimed that Eckert's proposals had placed them "under extreme pressure" to carry out a task they were uncomfortable with and felt was morally wrong.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Her actions feel ethically and morally wrong, yet she doesn’t seem to recognize it.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026

The rules of engagement exist for a reason—unjustified killings are detrimental to the mission and, more importantly, morally wrong.

From Slate • Dec. 3, 2025

"Germany objects to use of terms and comparison related to Nazi Germany that are historically, politically and morally wrong because they demean the victims and raise false implications," he said in a recent X post.

From Barron's • Oct. 19, 2025

I say that it was morally wrong if it was secretly given and secretly handled.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith