morality

noun

mə-ˈra-lə-tē How to pronounce morality (audio)
Definition of moralitynext
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

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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

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Recent Examples of morality Sir Patrick Stewart's most famous characters tackled concepts such as honor, morality and courage. — Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026 Such is the inverted morality of this world that Hesione is relieved to learn that Ellie has in fact arranged an assignation with the handsome Hector, who has flirted with the young woman under a flagrant alias. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026 The biggest threat to your car was once a coat hanger combined with a questionable sense of morality. — Mike McRae 20, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026 The ripeness of the material was, for him, in its depiction of morality. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for morality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for morality
  1. virtue
  2. norms
  3. integrity
  4. standards
  5. honesty
  6. goodness
  7. character
  8. rightness
Noun
  • Its main virtues for gluten-free eaters are a dedicated fryer and incredibly good french fries—available as a stand-alone side or, even better, as part of steak frites.
    — Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The slight reproach to which the virtue of patriotism is commonly liable, the noble are most likely to incur.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of virtue
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  • The timing of the letters and subpoenas, which were sent out in recent days, appear to run afoul of the Justice Department's own internal guidelines and historic norms limiting investigative steps ahead of a national election.
    — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • For California, the change is mainly aimed at drawing big-budget TV shows back to the state, where production in the category is roughly half below historical norms.
    — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of norms
Noun
  • Our team is working across Mississippi to monitor the remaining ballots and protect the integrity of the process.
    — BILL BARROW, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • However, Israel’s Central Elections Committee said the integrity of the election had not been compromised, according to Reuters on November 5.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of integrity
Noun
  • Breakfast deserves special mention for its thoughtful inclusion of Swahili and Kenyan specialities alongside continental standards.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • In short, the letter said, voluntary standards have had decades to work but haven’t delivered enough on their own.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of standards
Noun
  • But both share a simple honesty and embrace the utilitarian rather than making any pretentious claims to luxury.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 4 Nov. 2026
  • It is not armed with superior wit or honesty, but with superior physical strength.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of honesty
Noun
  • Of course, for purposes of character arc, one of those good ones has to wake up to his own goodness.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Smoked carnitas, a play on Dominican carne salada made from brisket trimmings confited in their own fat, are a study in silky-fatty goodness, doused with spicy green aji verde.
    — Hilary Cadigan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of goodness
Noun
  • Fit Check of the Week Tim Burton, iconoclast filmmaker extraordinaire, has a new capsule with Loewe, which has recreated characters and vignettes from The Nightmare Before Christmas as bags and charms.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Missi Pyle Pyle rounds out the new cast members to join Stick for the show’s second season, with details about her character still underwraps.
    — Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of character
Noun
  • Somehow, this fact seems to echo the rightness of the way things are naturally formed in the world—like the coloring of rock formations or the markings on an animal’s hide.
    — Artforum, Artforum, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Christ Jesus demonstrated the rightness of God’s divine action in situations where people, natural elements, or situations seemed completely out of control.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Nov. 2026
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