noun
- a person who rejects or denies the existence of moral principles; someone who acts without regard to morality
Usage: formal; philosophical
Examples
- The philosopher argued that a true amoralist would be incapable of feeling guilt.
- Critics accused him of being an amoralist for his willingness to profit from unethical business practices.
- In the novel, the protagonist is portrayed as an amoralist who operates entirely outside conventional ethical frameworks.
- She rejected the label of amoralist, insisting that she simply had different moral values.
- The amoralist's worldview challenges traditional assumptions about human nature and responsibility.