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criteria

[krahy-teer-ee-uh] / kraɪˈtɪər i ə /
NOUN
ethics
Synonyms
STRONG
belief conduct conscience convention conventionalities 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
NOUN
ethics/ethic
Synonyms
WEAK
belief conduct conscience convention conventionalities decency ethos goodness honesty honor ideal imperative integrity moral code morality mores natural law nature practice principles right and wrong rules of conduct standard standards the Golden Rule
Antonyms
WEAK
corruption immorality
NOUN
rightfulness
Synonyms
STRONG
belief conduct conscience convention conventionalities decency ethic ethos goodness honesty honor ideal imperative integrity morality mores nature practice principles propriety righteousness rightness standard standards value
WEAK
ethicality ethicalness moral code natural law
Antonyms
STRONG
corruption disgrace dishonesty dishonor evil immorality impropriety indecency wrong
NOUN
rightness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
goodness righteousness
STRONG
belief conduct conscience convention conventionalities decency ethic ethos honesty honor ideal imperative integrity morality mores nature practice principles propriety rightfulness standard standards value
WEAK
ethicality ethicalness moral code natural law
Antonyms
STRONG
corruption disgrace dishonesty dishonor immorality impropriety wrong

Example Sentences

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However, states can prosecute federal agents under their own laws if their actions do not meet those criteria.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

Goldman’s definition of secular growth stocks are those S&P 500 firms, excluding financials, real estate, and utilities, that meet its “Rule of 10” sales growth criteria.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

But it is hard to find homes that meet her budget and criteria.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Since the ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes, the International Olympic Committee has created a pathway for individuals to compete as neutrals, provided they meet strict criteria.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Relying on these criteria, he accepted the reliability of evidence for apparitions, for the body of the murdered bleeding in the presence of the murderer, for alchemy, and so forth.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton