morally

Example Sentences

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Thoreau believed slavery was morally reprehensible, and refused to pay a poll tax supporting the government that allowed it.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

The Army itself advises soldiers to “maintain the high ground,” and research shows that rapid-fire calls made under pressure by the morally immature lead to disaster.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

Most grew up in religious or at least morally serious families.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

I’ve been hosting on Airbnb for a few years, and I’ve recently found myself in a bit of a gray area, morally speaking.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Even though I thought what I was doing was morally right, I was still uncertain as to whether it was the correct course.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela