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ethics

[eth-iks] / ˈɛθ ɪks /
NOUN
morality
Synonyms
STRONG
belief conduct conscience convention conventionalities criteria decency ethos goodness honesty honor ideal imperative integrity morality mores nature practice principles standard standards value
WEAK
moral code natural law
Antonyms
STRONG
corruption disgrace dishonesty dishonor evil immorality indecency

Example Sentences

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"We've never seen this before," says Deane-Peter Baker, a special forces ethics scholar.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

I now use EganaGoldpfeil and Tack Fat as case studies in the college course I teach on ethics in finance.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

“In 13 years, not a single ethics complaint by any staff in his office or any other office has ever been lodged. Ever.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Morals and ethics are second cousins, twice removed.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

And what about all those other words ending in ics—economics, ethics, optics, politics, and so on?

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner