Illicit
Illicit adjective - Contrary to or forbidden by law.
Usage example: had a long history of using illicit drugs
Unscrupulous and illicit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Unscrupulous" instead an adjective "Illicit".
Nearby Word: illicitly
Unscrupulous
Unscrupulous adjective - Not guided by or showing a concern for what is right.
Illicit and unscrupulous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Illicit" instead an adjective "Unscrupulous".
Nearby Word: unscrupulously
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