morality
word
/mɝˈæɫəti/
muh-RA-luh-dee
/mɒɹˈælɪti/
mo-RA-li-tee
Definition
The set of ideas, principles, or rules about what is right and wrong behavior.
Usage & Nuances
'Morality' is usually formal or academic; often discussed in philosophy, law, or religion. Common collocations: 'personal morality,' 'public morality,' 'question of morality.' Not the same as 'morale' (emotion or spirit).
Spanish: moralidadPortuguese (BR): moralidadePortuguese (PT): moralidadeChinese (Simplified): 道德Chinese (Traditional): 道德Hindi: नैतिकताArabic: الأخلاقBengali: নৈতিকতা - নৈতিক আদর্শRussian: моральJapanese: 道徳Vietnamese: đạo đứcKorean: 도덕Turkish: ahlakUrdu: اخلاقیاتIndonesian: moralitas - etika
Example Sentences
Different cultures have different ideas about morality.
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Some people think technology is changing our sense of morality.
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Debates about morality can get very heated online.
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He questions the morality of spending so much money on luxury goods.
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People often disagree about what morality really means.
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It is important to teach children about morality from a young age.
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