ethical

Definitions

Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.

Avoiding activities or organizations that do harm to people, animals, or the environment.

In accordance with accepted principles of right and wrong that govern the conduct of a person or profession.

Examples

The company is committed to maintaining high ethical standards in all of its business dealings.

It is an ethical dilemma whether to prioritize profit or environmental sustainability.

Synonyms

moral principled virtuous righteous upright honorable conscientious

Antonyms

unethical immoral corrupt dishonorable unprincipled dishonest unscrupulous