moral (Meaning)
moral (n)
the significance of a story or event
moral (a)
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
moral (s)
psychological rather than physical or tangible in effect
moral (a.)
Relating to duty or obligation; pertaining to those intentions and actions of which right and wrong, virtue and vice, are predicated, or to the rules by which such intentions and actions ought to be directed; relating to the practice, manners, or conduct of men as social beings in relation to each other, as respects right and wrong, so far as they are properly subject to rules.
Conformed to accepted rules of right; acting in conformity with such rules; virtuous; just; as, a moral man. Used sometimes in distinction from religious; as, a moral rather than a religious life.
Capable of right and wrong action or of being governed by a sense of right; subject to the law of duty.
Acting upon or through one's moral nature or sense of right, or suited to act in such a manner; as, a moral arguments; moral considerations. Sometimes opposed to material and physical; as, moral pressure or support.
Supported by reason or probability; practically sufficient; -- opposed to legal or demonstrable; as, a moral evidence; a moral certainty.
Serving to teach or convey a moral; as, a moral lesson; moral tales.
moral (n.)
The doctrine or practice of the duties of life; manner of living as regards right and wrong; conduct; behavior; -- usually in the plural.
The inner meaning or significance of a fable, a narrative, an occurrence, an experience, etc.; the practical lesson which anything is designed or fitted to teach; the doctrine meant to be inculcated by a fiction; a maxim.
A morality play. See Morality, 5.
moral (v. i.)
To moralize.
Synonyms & Antonyms of moral
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- corrupt
- wicked
- improper
- evil
- unrighteous
- naughty
- immoral
- incorrect
- unethical
- dishonest
- bad
- dishonest
- immoral
- naughty
- unseemly
- depraved
- indecent
- bad
- degenerate
- evil
- improper
- wrong
- dishonorable
- degenerate
- corrupt
- dishonorable
- indecent
- sinful
- incorrect
- wicked
- depraved
- unethical
- wrong
- unrighteous
- sinful
- unseemly
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- evil-minded
- low
- debased
- mean
- debased
- perverted
- debauched
- atrocious
- offensive
- debauched
- atrocious
- villainous
- vile
- indecorous
- unscrupulous
- indecorous
- vicious
- evil-minded
- libertine
- objectionable
- unscrupulous
- low
- dissolute
- dissolute
- unbecoming
- unprincipled
- offensive
- vile
- base
- infamous
- base
- villainous
- mean
- unbecoming
- objectionable
- libertine
- vicious
- infamous
- perverted
- unprincipled
Synonyms:
- blameless
- exemplary
- creditable
- proper
- scrupulous
- commendable
- legitimate
- correct
- unobjectionable
- sanctimonious
- esteemed
- guiltless
- moralistic
- pure
- unerring
- inoffensive
- clean
- irreproachable
- principled
- incorruptible
- reputable
- high-minded
- angelic
- upstanding
- seemly
- immaculate
- law-abiding
- innocent
- decorous
- right-minded
Antonyms:
moral Sentence Examples
- The company's high moral standards guide its business decisions.
- The character displayed strong moral principles in the face of adversity.
- The film explored the moral dilemmas faced by its protagonist.
- The military has strict moral codes to ensure ethical conduct.
- Society often grapples with the moral implications of new technologies.
- A person's moral compass influences their choices and behaviors.
- The ethical and moral considerations of artificial intelligence raise complex questions.
- The politician faced criticism for compromising his alleged moral values.
- The organization emphasizes moral education to foster ethical behavior.
- Personal moral convictions can shape an individual's worldview and actions.
FAQs About the word moral
the significance of a story or event, concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principle
nice, honorable, good, honest, true,ethical, just, straight, right, worthy
corrupt, wicked, improper,evil, unrighteous, naughty, immoral, incorrect, unethical, dishonest
The company's high moral standards guide its business decisions.
The character displayed strong moral principles in the face of adversity.
The film explored the moral dilemmas faced by its protagonist.
The military has strict moral codes to ensure ethical conduct.
