morality

Definitions

Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.

The extent to which an action is right or wrong according to a particular set of ethical standards.

Examples

The politician's speech focused heavily on the importance of public morality.

Many philosophers have debated the origins of human morality for centuries.

He questioned the morality of selling weapons to countries currently at war.

Synonyms

ethics virtue integrity rectitude righteousness principles honor

Antonyms

immorality vice corruption depravity wickedness dishonesty sin