Principled and Vile

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Principled adjective - Following the accepted rules of moral conduct.

Usage example: a high-principled art expert who always told clients what he honestly thought their items were worth

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Vile is an antonym for principled in ethical topic.

Nearby Words: principle, principally

Vile adjective - Not conforming to a high moral standard; morally unacceptable.

Usage example: a vile plot to murder their political enemies

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Principled is an antonym for vile.

Nearby Words: vilify, vilely

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