How to Pronounce "amoral"
word
eɪˈmɔɹəɫ
ay-MAW-ruhl
eɪmˈɒɹəl
ay-MOR-uhl
Definition
Describes a person, action, or thing that does not show concern for what is right or wrong, but is not necessarily evil or immoral. It means being neutral about moral principles.
IPA Transcription
American English
eɪˈmɔɹəɫ
British English
eɪmˈɒɹəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ay-MAW-ruhl
UK
ay-MOR-uhl
Listen in Context
The robot is amoral because it has no sense of right or wrong.
The book describes an amoral society governed only by power.
Some animals are considered amoral because they do not understand human morals.
He’s not evil, just totally amoral—he doesn’t care what’s right or wrong.