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mor·al
 moral
- pronunciation:
- mo
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 l
[or]
ma
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
of, relating to, or concerned with the principles of right and wrong in human conduct.
Life requires us to make moral decisions.They're studying the moral teachings of Confucius.- synonyms:
- ethical
- similar words:
- conscientious, didactic, natural
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| definition 2: |
conforming to customary principles of right or just conduct; virtuous.
The Puritans had strict ways of enforcing moral conduct.- synonyms:
- good, upright, virtuous
- antonyms:
- corrupt, dishonorable, immoral, libertine, licentious, loose, profligate
- similar words:
- chaste, clean, conscientious, decent, high-minded, honest, just, proper, responsible, righteous, scrupulous, wholesome
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| definition 3: |
resulting from or based on a sense of what is right, rather than on law or custom.
Pacifists believe that no war can be a moral war.- synonyms:
- ethical, just, righteous
- similar words:
- fair, honest, principled, right
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| definition 4: |
of, relating to, or acting on the mind or emotions.
She needed moral support from her team members to regain her confidence.- similar words:
- mental, psychological
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| related words: |
better, blameless, innocent, pure, religious |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the lesson or moral principle taught in a story or fable.
What was the moral of the story we just read?- synonyms:
- lesson
- similar words:
- example, maxim, precept, rule, teaching
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| definition 2: |
(pl.) principles or habits of conduct with reference to standards of right and wrong.
He was not a person of high morals.- synonyms:
- ethics, mores, principles, standards
- similar words:
- ideals, values
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| related words: |
casuistry, code, dictum, message, morality, mores, proverb |
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broader categories that include morals |
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religion, society |
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similar to morals |
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conscience, principles, values |
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some actions associated with lack of morals |
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abuse, cheat, lie, sin, steal, tempt |
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some descriptions of people who act morally |
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good, honest, honorable, just, noble, responsible, scrupulous, steadfast, upright |
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some descriptions of people who do not act morally |
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criminal, dishonest, disreputable, immoral, misguided, shady, wicked, wrong |
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some people associated with morals |
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angel, cheat, culprit, devil, liar, rogue, saint, thief |
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some reactions associated with morals |
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atone, bless, condemn, discipline, forgive, guide, impeach, instill, punish, reform, relapse, remedy, shape |
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some things associated with morals |
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adages, allegories, parables, right, wrong |
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