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moral

moral

3.7
Concerned with ideas of right and wrong in people's actions
  • adjective
  • /ˈmɔrəl/
translation icon : moral
  • What is it about moral truths that make them true?
  • moral reasoning
  • moral judgment
  • moral courage

And I'm not saying that that exempts it from moral evaluation.

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Examples

  • Together, these bridges remind us that moral behavior and compassion are essential in a learning community.

    Academic text (2013)
  • But as a source, as a moral guide, who should I help?

  • If you were thinking about the most moral possible action,

  • Now the question becomes, is that a moral good or a practical good?

  • It's central to our conception of moral self respect as a society.

  • I want to talk about the moral weight of culture and ethics.

  • Why are we in such a deficit of moral courage today?

  • Following through, sticking to a moral code, keeping promises.

  • People were interested in finding the proper, ethical, and moral paths upon which human beings should walk.

    Academic text (2015)
  • She believes it is important to make a moral choice, even when facing difficult decisions.

Synonyms

right
vsmoral
1.0

Morally good or fair to do

focuses on the principles guiding judgments, not only fairness
good
vsmoral
1.0

Behaving in a kind and honest way

is concerned with principles and standards rather than general praise
ethical
vsmoral
280 4.1

Following rules about what is right and wrong in people's actions

is concerned with those principles in personal or social contexts
righteous
vsmoral
260 4.7

Acting in a morally good way that people see as fair

is concerned with the principles behind actions rather than judged justification
principled
vsmoral
39 3.8

A person or group that shows strong ideas about right and wrong and acts on them

is about concern for those standards across behaviour generally
virtuous
vsmoral
35 4.3

Being morally good and doing what is right

is about concern with right and wrong rather than praiseworthy character

Antonyms

144 4.6

Not following what most people think is right or wrong

102 4.8

Not right according to moral or professional rules most people accept

Compounds

A duty you feel because something is right or wrong

19 3.7

A belief about what is right and wrong that guides how people act

A lesson you learn from a story or event

A rule or belief about what is right and wrong that guides how people act

moral hazard
  • Specialized
6 7.2

Someone takes more risk because they are safe from losses, often because of insurance

4 4.6

A feeling that helps you know right from wrong and do the right thing

3 6.3

A strong influence from a sense of right and wrong that makes people act

3 2.8

A teaching in a story that shows what is right or wrong

moral philosophy
  • Specialized
3 6.8

The study of right and wrong and how people should behave

moral bankruptcy
  • Offensive
2 7.1

A complete lack of care about right and wrong in actions

A strong belief that something is right or true without full proof

moral nihilism
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A belief that there are no true rights or wrongs for everyone

Being very good at doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

A dishonest action or position in a debate that shows lack of honesty

How Moral

virtuous
35 4.3
upright
15 4.0
moral
3.7
immoral
144 4.6

Surface Forms

moral positive
moraler comparative
moralest superlative

Etymology

Moral comes from the Latin root mos/moris, meaning 'custom' or 'habit'. So moral is about the rules of behavior that people see as right or wrong.