Ethical — synonyms, ethical antonyms, definition

1. ethical (a)

conscientious decent dedicated equitable fair faithful good high-minded high-principled honest honorable honourable incorruptible just loyal moral noble principled proper punctilious • • •

2. ethical (Adjective)

unethical

ethical (Adjective) — Of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics. ex. "ethical codes" ex. "ethical theories"

ethical (Adjective) — Conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behaviour. ex. "an ethical lawyer" ex. "ethical medical practice" ex. "an ethical problem" ex. "had no ethical objection to drinking" ex. "Ours is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants"

ethical (Adjective) — Adhering to ethical and moral principles. ex. "it seems ethical and right"