📖moral

adjective, noun
/ˈmɔːrəl/

Meaning

Adjective: concerned with principles of right and wrong. Noun: a lesson about right and wrong from a story or experience.
a lesson about right and wrong conduct; principles of right behavior
relating to principles of right and wrong behavior; ethical; virtuous

Example Sentences

The moral of the story is that honesty is the best policy.

The moral of the story is to always tell the truth.

It is our moral duty to help those in need.

Example Expressions

moral of the story

Synonyms

ethical, virtuous, lesson, righteous, principle, teaching, ethics, principled, honorable
Entry 1
ethical, virtuous, lesson, righteous
Entry 2
lesson, principle, teaching, ethics
Entry 3
ethical, righteous, virtuous, principled, honorable

Antonyms

immoral, unethical, immorality, corruption, vice, corrupt, wrong, evil
Entry 1
immoral, unethical
Entry 2
immorality, corruption, vice
Entry 3
immoral, unethical, corrupt, wrong, evil

Collocations

moral values, moral lesson, moral obligation, moral story, moral principles, moral duty, moral support, moral responsibility
Entry 1
moral values, moral lesson, moral obligation
Entry 2
moral lesson, moral story, moral principles
Entry 3
moral duty, moral support, moral values, moral responsibility

More Example Sentences

I think moral integrity is more important than professional success.

Ensuring global equity in vaccine distribution is a moral obligation.

Imposing political conditions on humanitarian aid is morally unacceptable.

Although tax evasion is legally a crime, many consider it morally acceptable.

Protecting whistleblowers is a moral duty because they act in the public interest.

Ensuring equal pay and opportunities for female athletes is a moral responsibility.

In international politics, economic interests often take precedence over moral values.

The debate over whether the death penalty is morally justified has been going on for ages.

Is it morally acceptable to achieve economic growth at the cost of environmental destruction?

I believe protecting the fundamental dignity of every human being is the greatest moral responsibility.

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Relating to the part of the mind that influences thoughts and actions without full awareness.

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