morality

noun
UK: /məˈræləti/
US: /məˈrælɪti/

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

    1. His morality is very important to him.
    2. The morality of his actions was questioned by everyone in the town.

  2. A particular system of values and principles of conduct, especially one held by a specified person or society.

    1. The morality of that place is so weird to me.
    2. Her personal morality prevents her from participating in such activities.

  3. The extent to which an action is right or wrong.

    1. The morality is based on his own attitude.
    2. We must consider the morality of intervening in another country's affairs.

Synonyms

integrity rectitude goodness honesty decency honor virtue

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "morality" in English means: Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior., A particular system of values and principles of conduct, especially one held by a specified person or society., The extent to which an action is right or wrong..

The phonetic transcription of "morality" is /məˈræləti/ in British English and /məˈrælɪti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "morality": integrity, rectitude, goodness, honesty, decency, honor, virtue.

Example usage of "morality": "His morality is very important to him.". More examples on the page.