right and wrong

NOUN

conscience

Synonyms

STRONGEST

shame

STRONG

censor compunction demur duty morals principles qualms scruples superego

WEAK

inner voice small voice squeam still small voice

Antonyms

WEAK

immorality

NOUN

ethics/ethic

Synonyms

WEAK

belief conduct conscience convention conventionalities criteria decency ethos goodness honesty honor ideal imperative integrity moral code morality mores natural law nature practice principles rules of conduct standard standards the Golden Rule

Antonyms

WEAK

corruption immorality

Example Sentences

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The tech company has tasked Amanda Askell with giving its chatbot, Claude, a sense of right and wrong.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

Democracy is often an all-too-abstract concept, but this is what it looks like: moms in cars, armed with nothing but iPhones and a clear view of right and wrong.

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2026

"And you didn't preach to the audience about what's right and wrong, and I think we should all be telling stories like that, so thank you for this dream."

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

There’s a right and wrong way to do that.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025

And not just their beliefs about God and whatever else is out there, but about right and wrong, about selflessness?

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth

right and wrong

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