mo·ral·i·ty (m -r l -t , mô-)n. pl. mo·ral·i·ties 1. The quality of being in accord with standards of right or good conduct. 2. A system of ideas of right and wrong conduct: religious morality; Christian morality. 3. Virtuous conduct. 4. A rule or lesson in moral conduct. |
morality Noun pl -ties 1. good moral conduct 2. the degree to which something is morally acceptable: we discussed the morality of fox-hunting 3. a system of moral principles
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Noun | 1. | morality - concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conductquality - an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; "the quality of mercy is not strained"--Shakespeare rightness - according with conscience or morality conscience - conformity to one's own sense of right conduct; "a person of unflagging conscience" good, goodness - moral excellence or admirableness; "there is much good to be found in people" immorality - the quality of not being in accord with standards of right or good conduct; "the immorality of basing the defense of the West on the threat of mutual assured destruction" | | 2. | morality - motivation based on ideas of right and wrongmotivation, motive, need - the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior; "we did not understand his motivation"; "he acted with the best of motives" hedonism - the pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle |
morality noun 1. virtue, justice, principles, morals, honour, integrity, goodness, honesty, decency, fair play, righteousness, good behaviour, propriety, chastity, probity, rectitude, rightness, uprightness
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