morality

[muh-ral-i-tee, maw-] / məˈræl ɪ ti, mɔ- /

NOUN

ethics, honesty

Synonyms

STRONGEST

decency integrity justice morals philosophy principle probity purity rectitude righteousness virtue

STRONG

chastity conduct gentleness godliness goodness honor ideals incorruptibility incorruption manners mores principles rightness saintliness standards uprightness worthiness

WEAK

ethicality ethicalness good habits moral code

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dishonesty dishonor immorality indecency unethicalness unfairness

WEAK

amorality badness corruption evil sinfulness

Example Sentences

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But her sense of morality trumps her financial desperation.

From Salon

"It's really not pleasant, you know? You're going to question yourself. Your morality, even, and even your conscience," she told the BBC.

From BBC

But his morality is not guided by ethics, humanism or respect for the common good.

From Salon

“My own morality. My own mind. It’s the only thing that can stop me.”

From Salon

The boy, who cannot be named, had told police he "lacked empathy and morality" and wanted to get help.

From BBC