unscrupulous

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And a good thing, too, for a more unscrupulous--unscrupulous---" he paused for breath Occupied with his own emotion, he had not observed the change in old Heythorp's face.

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  1. adjective Devoid of scruples; oblivious to or contemptuous of what is right or honorable.

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/ənˈskrupjuləs/
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