Meaning & Definition of word "Morality"

Morality

/məˈrælɪti/

1. Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.
- Example: The morality of the society is reflected in its laws and regulations.
2. A system or code of conduct based on ethical principles.
- Example: He struggled to align his actions with his personal morality.
3. The extent to which an action is right or wrong.
- Example: The morality of his decisions was often questioned by others.
4. A lesson, especially one concerning what is right or prudent, that can be derived from a story or experience.
- Example: The morality of the tale teaches us about the importance of honesty.

Middle English moralite, from Old French moralité, from Latin moralitas, from moralis meaning 'pertaining to manners'.

moral high ground:

The belief that one's position is more ethical than others.

moral compass:

An internal sense of right and wrong that governs a person's actions.

moral dilemma:

A situation in which a difficult choice must be made between two or more actions, each carrying ethical implications.

ethics:

The study of what is right and wrong, often in a philosophical context.

virtue:

Behavior showing high moral standards.

integrity:

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

Meaning: Moral police

Example Sentence: They acted like the moral police, judging everyone else's choices.

Meaning: Goody two-shoes

Example Sentence: He's such a goody two-shoes, always following the rules to a fault.