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morally bankrupt

idiom
Meaning

Having no morals, unethical.


Origin

disputed origin

The term bankrupt is used in the sense of completely lacking something.

Examples
SIMPLE

That company is morally bankrupt.

CONTEXTUAL

The politician was considered morally bankrupt after he stole money from the charity fund.

COMPLEX

The critics argued that the corporation was morally bankrupt, as it prioritized record profits over the safety and well-being of its workers.

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