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Calvinism |
practices and beliefs based on these teachings, esp. a strict, severe code of morality. [1/2 definitions] |
decent |
conforming to social standards as regards morality, modesty, good taste, or the like; not obscene or offensive. [1/5 definitions] |
disgust |
to offend the sense of morality or propriety of (someone). [1/3 definitions] |
disorderly conduct |
a minor legal offense against public order or morality, such as creating a disturbance. |
egoism |
in ethics, the doctrine that morality is based on self-interest. [1/3 definitions] |
Everyman |
the title character of an anonymous medieval morality play, who unsuccessfully attempts to stave off death. [1/2 definitions] |
high-toned |
having an elevated character, morality, or the like; dignified. [1/2 definitions] |
Holy Office |
an organization within the Roman Catholic Church that oversees matters of doctrine and morality. |
immorality |
the state or character of being immoral; lack of morality. [1/2 definitions] |
indecent |
not in accord with accepted standards of morality, propriety, or taste; improper or vulgar. |
integrity |
a strong sense of honesty and morality; firmness of moral and ethical character. [1/2 definitions] |
intention |
(pl.) a person's plans as distinct from his or her actions, esp. in regard to motive or morality. [1/4 definitions] |
licentious |
not within the bounds of morality or propriety, esp. with regard to sexual conduct; immoral; lewd. |
louche |
of questionable decency, morality, or taste; shady; disreputable. |
moralist |
one who studies or teaches about philosophies of morality. [1/2 definitions] |
moralize |
to discuss or think about morality. [1/3 definitions] |
nonmoral |
unrelated to morality; amoral. |
obscene |
offensive to accepted views of morality and decency, or to one's own sense of morality and decency. [1/3 definitions] |
pestiferous |
dangerous to morality; pernicious. [1/2 definitions] |
pious |
done in the name of or for the sake of religion, morality, or good. [1/4 definitions] |
principle |
(pl.) a personal code of behavior or morality. [2/4 definitions] |
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