How to Pronounce "morally bankrupt"
expression
MOR-uh-lee BANK-rupt
MOR-uh-lee BANK-rupt
Definition
Describes a person, organization, or action that lacks any sense of right and wrong, or ignores basic moral principles.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɔɹəɫi/ /ˈbæŋkɹəpt
British English
mˈɒɹəli/ /bˈæŋkɹʌpt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MOR-uh-lee BANK-rupt
UK
MOR-uh-lee BANK-rupt
Listen in Context
The company was called morally bankrupt after the scandal.
Many people think lying for profit is morally bankrupt.
The dictator’s actions were completely morally bankrupt.
Some politicians are so morally bankrupt that they’ll do anything for power.