virtueless

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtueless
Adjective
  • That morning, on the day of his exam, looking up at the stone façades, Gabriel suddenly realized that this was a place that existed not despite but because of the iniquitous history exhibited here.
    Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
  • That morning, on the day of his exam, looking up at the stone façades, Gabriel suddenly realized that this was a place that existed not despite but because of the iniquitous history exhibited here.
    Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • After an early tutorial sequence where players learn the ropes of controlling the powerful yet agile ape, the story introduces its antagonists: Void Company, an evil corporate mining operation hell-bent on creating a golden banana monopoly.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025
  • Unfortunately, an evil Starfleet admiral (Anthony Zerbe) and a conniving alien (F. Murray Abraham) have teamed up to steal the planet’s mojo for themselves.
    Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • Spears writes of these unrighteous men matter-of-factly, avoiding the ad hominem attack, except for an occasional delicious arrow, including a recollection of the eternally white Timberlake meeting one of his rap heroes.
    Stephen Rodrick, Variety, 24 Oct. 2023
  • He’s gone through buzzard-hot streaks and some slumps, at times taking wholly unrighteous shots, and none of that matters to the shooting guard.
    Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 Apr. 2021
Adjective
  • Though the organization had a history of taking action against (supposedly) immoral ministers, Kunstler had no direct evidence to prove this was the case with Rev. Hall.
    Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 27 June 2025
  • His plan calls for demanding that messages not change more frequently than every four seconds, not include flashing lights and not include obscene, indecent or immoral content.
    David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
Adjective
  • Rather than being lustful or playful, there’s a nervousness and a discomfort about her.
    Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The lustful reggaeton-bachata song about a twisted love affair would shock fans upon its release in the spring of 2005.
    Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
Adjective
  • Many of Trump's supporters dislike Zelensky, viewing him as corrupt and an obstacle to peace.
    Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
  • Vote out the trustees enabling this corrupt culture.
    Amy Reichert, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
Adjective
  • People used to hang iron on their doors to keep fae and other wicked spirits out at night.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • What makes the series so delightful is Osman’s wicked sense of humor, and the empathy suffused throughout.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 25 June 2025
Adjective
  • Without Tagovailoa, the Dolphins are a lost team, which was proven even more in 2024.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
  • The disconnect costs careers, dreams, and billions in lost potential.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
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“Virtueless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtueless. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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