Meaning & Definition of Conscience in English
English⟶
Conscience
/kɑnʃəns/
noun
1. Motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
synonym:
- conscience,
- scruples,
- moral sense,
- sense of right and wrong
2. Conformity to one's own sense of right conduct
- "A person of unflagging conscience"
synonym:
- conscience
3. A feeling of shame when you do something immoral
- "He has no conscience about his cruelty"
synonym:
- conscience
Examples of using
What can be added to the happiness of a man who is in health, out of debt, and has a clear conscience?
Now I can go home with good conscience.
That's his guilty conscience speaking.