corrupt
adjectiveDishonest or willing to misuse a position for improper gain.
Dishonest or unprincipled
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nounThe act of deliberately misleading someone through false statements or appearances.
disingenuous
adjectiveNot candid or sincere, especially while pretending to be straightforward.
duplicity
nounDeceit through contradictory words or conduct.
Deceptive double-dealing
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insincere
adjectiveExpressing feelings or intentions that are not honestly held.
One word family: also includes insincerity.
plagiarism
nounPresenting another person's words, ideas, or work as one's own without proper acknowledgment.
two-facedness
nounInsincerity shown by presenting different or conflicting attitudes to different people.
Conflicting insincere attitudes
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unprincipled
adjectiveNot guided by ethical standards or a sense of right conduct.
unscrupulous
adjectiveWilling to act dishonestly or unfairly without regard for moral principles.
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