morality

noun mo·ral·i·ty \mə-ˈra-lə-tē, mȯ-\

: beliefs about what is right behavior and what is wrong behavior

: the degree to which something is right and good : the moral goodness or badness of something

plural mo·ral·i·ties

Full Definition of MORALITY

a : a moral discourse, statement, or lesson

b : a literary or other imaginative work teaching a moral lesson

a : a doctrine or system of moral conduct

b plural : particular moral principles or rules of conduct

: conformity to ideals of right human conduct

: moral conduct : virtue

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14th century

Synonyms: character, decency, goodness, honesty, integrity, probity, rectitude, righteousness, rightness, uprightness, virtue, virtuousness

Antonyms: badness, evil, evildoing, immorality, iniquity, sin, villainy, wickedness

MORALITY Defined for Kids

noun mo·ral·i·ty \mə-ˈra-lə-tē\

plural mo·ral·i·ties

: the quality or fact of being in agreement with ideals of right behavior <We discussed the morality of lying so a person's feelings aren't hurt.>

: beliefs about what kind of behavior is good or bad <A society's morality may change.>

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