What word can we use to describe someone who has no integrity?
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1There are any number of words, depending on both your specific intended context, and exactly what you mean by "integrity". For example, evil, amoral, and psychopathic could all fit, but they're hardly "interchangeable" in all contexts.– FumbleFingersCommented Apr 10, 2015 at 17:32
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All of those words don't pertain to integrity, but rather to a moral compass or state of mind.– Kevin BehanCommented Apr 10, 2015 at 17:38
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Phony, fraudster, charlatan, untrustworthy, dishonest, irresponsible, unreliable, deceitful, unscrupulous, perfidious, treacherous, two-faced.– Hot LicksCommented Apr 10, 2015 at 17:39
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Even 'integritous' is only accepted as a valid word by a few people, so I'm guessing an inflected antonym isn't available.– Edwin AshworthCommented Apr 10, 2015 at 17:47
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1@Kevin: OED integrity Soundness of moral principle; the character of uncorrupted virtue. Like I said, the question is unanswerable unless/until OP defines exactly which of many possible senses he means by "integrity".– FumbleFingersCommented Apr 10, 2015 at 17:50
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My favorite in these situations:
unscrupulous
having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.
Definition from google
answered Apr 10, 2015 at 19:32
Judas
might work for some.
Judas Iscariot was, according to the New Testament, one of the twelve original disciples of Jesus Christ, and son of Simon Iscariot. He is known for the kiss and betrayal of Jesus to the Sanhedrin for thirty silver coins.1 His name is often invoked to accuse someone of betrayal. He is sometimes confused with Jude Thaddeus.
Though there are varied accounts of his death, the traditional version sees him as having hanged himself following the betrayal. His place among the Twelve Apostles was later filled by Matthias.
Despite his notorious role in the Gospel narratives, Judas remains a controversial figure in Christian history. Judas' betrayal, for instance, is seen as setting in motion the events that led to Jesus' Crucifixion and Resurrection, which, according to traditional Christian theology, brought salvation to humanity. Gnostic texts – rejected by the mainstream Church as heretical – praise Judas for his role in triggering humanity's salvation, and view Judas as the best of the apostles.[2]
answered Apr 10, 2015 at 18:21
You might consider disreputable
It means someone who doesn't warrant respect based on his or her lack of character -- in this case I think lack of character might be exactly what you are looking for as an antonym for integrity
answered Apr 10, 2015 at 17:31
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-1 (mine is apparently the second downvote) I'm sorry if it looks like I'm only downvoting because you rattled my cage in a comment. But all you've done here is substitute the word character for integrity. These are both vague terms, so you've effectively raised more questions than you answer here. Define "integrity". Define "character". Commented Apr 10, 2015 at 19:19
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I think you've misinterpreted my response even further. In no way did I merely "substitute" the word character for integrity. Disreputable has a highly negative charge, whereas integrity has a neutral charge. There is a change in charge completely. I don't think I raised any questions at all to be frank. Commented Apr 10, 2015 at 19:57