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mor·al

moral

 
 
pronunciation:
mo rl [or] ma rl
parts of speech:
adjective, noun
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part of speech: 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
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
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
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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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
definition 2: (pl.) personal principles or habits of conduct that are guided by standards of right and wrong, esp. those habits or principles considered good, decent, and just within a society.
How could you do such a deceitful thing? Have you no morals!?We learned as children that a person of good morals will not cheat or steal.He was not a person of high morals, and his conscience rarely bothered him despite his cruel treatment of others.
synonyms:
ethics, mores, principles, standards
similar words:
ideals, values
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similar to morals
some actions associated with lack of morals
some descriptions of people who act morally
some descriptions of people who do not act morally
some people associated with morals
some reactions associated with morals
some things associated with morals
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