Synonyms of morality

morality

noun

mə-ˈra-lə-tē 

1

as in virtue

conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong

given his reputation for unswerving morality, scandal of any kind would wreck his political career

Synonyms & Similar Words

• virtue
• integrity
• honesty
• goodness
• morals
• ethics
• character
• rightness
• decency
• righteousness
• rectitude
• honor
• uprightness
• probity
• virtuousness
• etiquette
• fitness
• incorruptibility
• appropriateness
• decorum
• correctness
• propriety
• scrupulousness
• high-mindedness
• scrupulosity
• right-mindedness
• irreproachability
• seemliness
• irreproachableness
• decorousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• evil
• immorality
• sin
• wickedness
• badness
• villainy
• iniquity
• degradation
• indecency
• perversion
• evildoing
• impropriety
• sinfulness
• depravity
• indiscretion
• degeneracy
• indecorum
• debauchery
• dishonesty
• unscrupulousness
• crookedness
• corruption
• meanness
• vileness
• viciousness
• lowness
• pervertedness
• underhandedness

2

as in principles

the code of good conduct for an individual or group

the morality that members of the Mafia are expected to adhere to—or suffer the consequences

Synonyms & Similar Words

• principles
• norms
• morals
• ethics
• standards
• values
• ethos
• beliefs
• manners
• customs
• etiquette
• dictates
• mores
• faith
• tenets
• dogma

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of morality

As their pursuit of beauty, knowledge, and transcendence leads them beyond the boundaries of morality, their obsession spirals into secrecy, betrayal, and tragedy. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 24 July 2026

The poem draws on Greek mythology to weave a morality tale exploring themes of hospitality, hubris, loyalty, temptation, and free will. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026

Yes, these stories have monsters in them, heroic adventures, and black-and-white morality tales. — Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026

But there’s a difference between narrating crime scenes at a remove and wrestling with the lingering morality of it all. — Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 17 July 2026