Principled
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
Villainous is an antonym for principled.
Nearby Words: principle, principally
Villainous
Villainous adjective - Not conforming to a high moral standard; morally unacceptable.
Usage example: villainous behavior that made him one of the most notorious figures in history and gave rise to the legend of Dracula
Principled is an antonym for villainous.
Both words in one sentence
- The exceptions to this tend to involve Spirited Competitors or otherwise less principled protagonists on the heroic side, or a Noble Demon on the villainous side.
Source: Worthy Opponent
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