Unctuous and Unscrupulous

Unctuous

Unctuous adjective - Not being or expressing what one appears to be or express.

Unscrupulous and unctuous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Unscrupulous" instead an adjective "Unctuous".

Nearby Word: unctuously

Unscrupulous

Unscrupulous adjective - Not guided by or showing a concern for what is right.

Unctuous and unscrupulous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Unctuous" instead an adjective "Unscrupulous".

Nearby Word: unscrupulously
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