skrupellos

unscrupulous

adjective SKROO-pel-lohs Rare

Origin: from French scrupule, Latin scrupulus

Also means

without moral qualms

Usage Note

Skrupellos describes a person who pursues their goals without any moral restraint. The noun Skrupel (scruple) is often used in the plural in phrases like ohne jegliche Skrupel (without any scruples). Firmly negative.

Examples

"Der skrupellose Betrüger hinterließ viele geschädigte Opfer."

Natural Translation

The unscrupulous fraudster left many injured victims behind.

Literal Translation

The unscrupulous fraudster left many damaged victims behind.

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