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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"Let me be clear that this is not about personal vanity, it is not about stubbornness, it is about a very deep sense of duty," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

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

From Slate • Feb. 16, 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

The American mothers were at once charmed and perplexed by her sense of duty.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

sense of duty

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