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.