Definitions

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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A spokesperson for City Hall said "a broader question remains over whether a company's values and ethics should be considered during public procurement".

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Heading into the finale, Duncan is faced with the ethics of this tech deal involving his startup P.I.N.A.T.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Career ethics officials at the department, we are assured, reviewed and approved everything.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

Work for America will recruit Americans for moon-shot projects on renewable energy, cancer research, AI ethics and quantum computing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

I think about it and wonder about ethics.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick

Vocabulary lists containing ethics

Journalism

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Herbert Hoover on "Rugged Individualism" (1928)

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