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Morals

/ˈmɒɹəlz/

(of a narrative) The ethical significance or practical lesson.

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📖 Definitions of "Morals"

noun

1
(of a narrative) The ethical significance or practical lesson.
2
(chiefly in the plural) Moral practices or teachings: modes of conduct.
"a candidate with strong morals"
3
A morality play.
4
A moral certainty.

🔄 Synonyms of "Morals"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
moralitynoun	(uncountable) Recognition of the distinction between good and evil or between right and wrong; respect for and obedience to the rules of right conduct; the mental disposition or characteristic of behaving in a manner intended to produce morally good results.
ethicsnoun	The standards that govern the conduct of a person, especially a member of a profession.
ethical motivenoun	motivation based on ideas of right and wrong

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Morals"

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Word	Definition
ethical motivenoun	motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
ethicsnoun	The standards that govern the conduct of a person, especially a member of a profession.
moralitynoun	(uncountable) Recognition of the distinction between good and evil or between right and wrong; respect for and obedience to the rules of right conduct; the mental disposition or characteristic of behaving in a manner intended to produce morally good results.
artsnoun	The humanities.
corporationnoun	A body corporate, created by law or under authority of law, having a continuous existence independent of the existences of its members, and powers and liabilities distinct from those of its members.
customsnoun	(in the plural) The duties or taxes imposed on imported or exported goods.
ethicalnoun	An ethical drug, one only dispensed on the prescription of a physician.
feelings	the fifth studio album by David Byrne, released on June 17, 1997.
habits	the debut studio album by American rock band Neon Trees, released on March 16, 2010.
legalnoun	(uncountable, informal) The legal department of a company or organization.
lessonsnoun	A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided.
literaturesnoun	The body of all written works.
mannersnoun	Good manners.
mentalnoun	(slang) State of mind; ellipsis of mental state.
moralenoun	The capacity of people to maintain belief in an institution or a goal, or even in oneself and others.
moralesnoun	A surname from Spanish.
moresnoun	A set of moral norms or customs derived from generally accepted practices rather than written laws.
psychological	Relating to the mind and behavior or to the mental, emotional, and behavioral characteristics pertaining to a specified person, group, or activity.
spiritsnoun	(chiefly UK, Australia, New Zealand) Distilled alcoholic beverages.
valuesnoun	(Philippines, education, uncountable) Ellipsis of values education.