sense of duty

NOUN

inner voice

Synonyms

WEAK

categorical imperative code of honor conscience inner guide moral code

NOUN

principle/principles

Synonyms

WEAK

attitude character code conduct conscience credo ethic ethics faith ideals integrity opinion policy probity rectitude scruples sense of honor system teaching tenet uprightness

Antonyms

WEAK

immorality unethicalness

NOUN

values

Synonyms

STRONG

attitude beliefs character code conduct conscience ethics ideals integrity morals mores scruples standards

WEAK

sense of honor

Antonyms

STRONG

immorality

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His personality was marked by a strong sense of duty, humility, and selflessness.

From Slate • Feb. 16, 2026

"The design incorporates Her Majesty's Royal Cypher, a stylised St Edward's Crown and the Auxiliary Territorial Service emblem, acknowledging her wartime service and lifelong sense of duty," the mint added.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

For officers like Chand, the community support has helped heal the trauma of the unrest and reinforced their sense of duty.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

“But what they had was a fundamental seriousness that I don’t see now, a sense of duty, a sense that acts have consequences.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Reverend Van Gogh and Anna felt strongly about bringing up their children with a sense of duty, charity, and morality.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

sense of duty

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