amoralisch

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German

Etymology

a- +‎ moralisch

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈamoˌʁaːlɪʃ/
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Adjective

amoralisch (comparative amoralischer, superlative am amoralischsten)

  1. amoral (which cannot be judged by moral criteria)
    Wenn alles vorherbestimmt ist, dann ist das menschliche Handeln amoralisch.
    If everything is predetermined, then human deeds are amoral.
  2. amoral (lacking any sense or understanding of morals)
    Tiere sind amoralisch.
    Animals are amoral.
  3. (less often) immoral (inconsistent with moral standards)
    Er führt einen amoralischen Lebensstil.
    He pursues an immoral lifestyle.

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