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Definition of morality - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
distinctionrecognition of the difference between right and wrong
- Morality guides us in making ethical decisions.
2.
ethicssystem of moral principles
- The morality of the group was well-defined.
3.
personal principlesset of personal guiding principles for conduct
- His morality was shaped by his upbringing.
4.
societal systemRare system of principles accepted by a societyRare
- The morality of the community was strict.
5.
philosophyTECH. moral philosophy studying rightness and wrongnessTECH.
- He studied morality at the university.
Expressions with morality
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police force enforcing a specific moral code
The morality police patrolled the streets for dress code violations.
principles about sexual behavior
Different cultures have varying standards of sexual morality.
story teaching a lesson about right and wrong
The fable of the tortoise and the hare is a classic morality tale.
medieval drama showing moral lessons through personified virtues and vices
The morality play depicted the battle between good and evil.
Origin of morality
Latin, moralis (pertaining to manners)
Terms with morality included in their meaning
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morally corrupt or wicked in nature
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positive moral qualities or virtue
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person considered evil or wicked
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moral forces of right and wrong
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stable set of admired moral qualities in a person
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moral principles guiding behavior and decisions
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the morally appropriate manner to act
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become very virtuous or morally good
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person or thing that causes harm
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related to accepted principles of right and wrong
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person who is extremely cruel or evil
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moralistic rebuke or advice
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giving moral advice in a tedious way
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moral rule guiding personal conduct
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commit a moral or religious wrong
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people are morally equal regardless of differences
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into error or morally wrong direction
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strengthen moral and ethical values
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extremely wicked or cruel
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carry out dishonest or immoral actions
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set of moral principles guiding behavior
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possess moral strength or integrity
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in a manner free from guilt or blame
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morally reprehensible or despicable
Examples of morality in a sentence
Morality plays a crucial role in society's laws. Their morality was questioned during the trial. The book explores the morality of different cultures. Her morality guided her decisions throughout life. Different cultures have varying views on morality. Morality often guides the laws of a nation.
Debates on morality can be quite intense. The debate on morality continues in philosophical circles. His lectures on morality were thought-provoking and insightful.
View all translations of morality
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- French:moralité, morale, ...
- German:Moral, Moralvorstellungen, ...
- Italian:moralità, principi morali, ...
- Spanish:moralidad, ética, ...
- Portuguese:moralidade, ética, ...
- Chinese:道德, 道德体系, ...
- Japanese:道徳, 倫理, ...
- Arabic:أَخْلَاق, مَنْظُومَة أَخْلاقِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:מוּסָר, עֲרָכִים, ...
- Russian:мораль, моральные принципы, ...
- Ukrainian:моральність, етика, ...
- Hindi:नैतिकता, नैतिक सिद्धांत, ...
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