Synonyms of immoral

35 similar words · 8 opposite words

Another word for immoral is wrong. Other synonyms of immoral are unscrupulous, unethical, indecent, ungodly and unprincipled. The opposite of immoral is proper.

Synonyms and similar words for immoral

aberrantStraying from the right way; deviating from morality or truth.
corrupt
corrupted
depraved
lost formal
dirty-handed
dissolute
effete
errant
questionable
indecentNot in keeping with conventional moral values; improper, immodest, or unseemly.
indecorousImproper, immodest, or indecent.
immodestWithout customary restraint or modesty of expression; shameless.
improper
incontinent
iniquitousMorally objectionable; sinful, wicked.
licentious
noughtWicked, immoral.
obscene
perverse
perverted
profligateImmoral; abandoned to vice.
reprobateImmoral, having no religious or principled character.
unduteousUndutiful.
undutifulNot dutiful.
unethicalImmoral, morally wrong.
ungodlyImmoral, sinful, or wicked.
unjustNot fair, just or right.
unprincipledLacking moral values.
unrighteousNot righteous; wicked.
unseemlyInconsistent with established standards of good form or taste.
unscrupulousWithout scruples; immoral.
unworthyNot worthy; lacking value or merit; worthless.
wrongImmoral, not good, bad.
iniquous obsoleteSynonym of iniquitous.

decent
modest
properFollowing the established standards of behavior or manners; correct or decorous.
seemlyOf behavior, appropriate; suited to the occasion or purpose; becoming.
virtuousFull of virtue; having excellent moral character.

adjective Breaching principles of natural law, rectitude, or justice, and so inconsistent with the demands of virtue, purity, or "good morals"; not right, not moral. (Compare unethical, illegal.).

What is another word for immoral?: Immoral has 35 synonyms on Word.ws, such as wrong, unscrupulous, unethical, indecent, ungodly, unprincipled, iniquitous and nought.
What is the opposite of immoral?: The opposite of immoral is proper. Other antonyms of immoral are pure, virtuous and seemly.
What does immoral mean?: Immoral means breaching principles of natural law, rectitude, or justice, and so inconsistent with the demands of virtue, purity, or "good morals"; not right, not moral. (Compare unethical, illegal.).

Adapted from Wiktionary: immoral (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

Last updated: 2026-09-02

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