adjective
- lacking virtue, moral excellence, or good qualities
Usage: formal; literary
Examples
- The novel portrayed a virtueless society where greed ruled supreme.
- He was considered a virtueless man who cared only for personal gain.
- The critic described the character as completely virtueless and unsympathetic.
- In her essay, she argued that a virtueless leader cannot inspire true loyalty.
- The philosopher warned against becoming virtueless in pursuit of power.
- They viewed the corrupt official as virtueless and unfit for office.