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

Others, however, expressed some concerns about the morality of cashing in on the destruction. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Like Tara’s death for Willow, Connor’s disappearance rewrites the laws of morality for Angel. — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026

Fischer studies cultural anthropology, specializing in matters of economics and moralities. — Big Think, 2 Aug. 2026

Recent political memoirs by JD Vance, Andy Beshear, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and Raphael Warnock focus on God, morality, and religion. — Sophie Hills, Christian Science Monitor, 27 July 2026