morality

[muh-ral-i-tee, maw-] / məˈræl ɪ ti, mɔ- /

NOUN

ethics, honesty

Synonyms

STRONGEST

decency integrity justice morals philosophy principle probity purity rectitude righteousness virtue

STRONG

chastity conduct gentleness godliness goodness honor ideals incorruptibility incorruption manners mores principles rightness saintliness standards uprightness worthiness

WEAK

ethicality ethicalness good habits moral code

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dishonesty dishonor immorality indecency unethicalness unfairness

WEAK

amorality badness corruption evil sinfulness

Example Sentences

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The boy, who cannot be named, had told police he "lacked empathy and morality" and wanted to get help.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Neither side has an absolute claim on morality or on intellectual consistency.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

But context matters in what constitutes a morality test of the American people.

From Salon • Mar. 3, 2026

We had Joseph Margulies on the show a few weeks ago talking about the need to reconnect law and morality.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

He soon aspired to construct a new science of morality and politics on geometrical principles.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton