morals

Definitions

A person's standards of behavior or beliefs concerning what is and is not acceptable for them to do.

Principles or habits with respect to right or wrong conduct.

Examples

It is important to teach children strong morals so they can distinguish between right and wrong.

His personal morals prevented him from accepting the bribe, even though he desperately needed the money.

Synonyms

ethics principles values standards integrity virtue code of conduct

Antonyms

immorality vice corruption depravity wickedness dishonesty unprincipled behavior