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Morality Definition, Usage & Key Concepts (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：societal moral standards (morality)

morality 🔊

/məˈræləti/

The set of beliefs and standards about right and wrong behavior that a society or group agrees on.

Morality illustrated as a person choosing between a bright and dark path, symbolizing moral choice.

societal moral standards 🔊

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/səˈsaɪətl ˈmɔːrəl ˈstændədz/

Refers to the collective beliefs and principles about right and wrong that are accepted by a society or group.

📁 Category：Social Economy 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Derived from Latin 'moralis' (custom), via Old French 'moralité'.

💡 Mnemonic

Moral + ity: think of moral rules in society.

📖 Example

When making the business decision, we must consider not only profit but also the morality of our actions. 🔊 In business decisions, we should evaluate both financial gain and the ethical implications of our actions.

🔗 Collocations

public morality – moral standards accepted by the general public

moral code – a set of moral principles or rules

sense of morality – an individual's awareness of right and wrong

🔄 Synonyms

ethics (n.) – the philosophical study of moral principles

virtue (n.) – moral excellence and righteousness

principles (n.) – fundamental truths that serve as the foundation for a system of belief

🚫 Antonyms

immorality (n.) – the state or quality of being immoral; wickedness

corruption (n.) – dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power

🌱 Derivatives

moral (adj.) – concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior

moralize (v.) – to comment on moral issues, often in a tedious or self-righteous way

📖 Cultural Story

Originates from Latin 'moralis', used by Cicero to translate Greek 'ethikos', referring to customs and character in philosophical discussions on right and wrong.

Meaning 2：personal moral quality (morality)

morality 🔊

/məˈræləti/

The quality of being good and honest, and following moral principles in your personal character and actions.

Morality shown through honest action, a person returning a lost wallet to a lost and found box.

personal moral quality 🔊

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/ˈpɜːsənl ˈmɔːrəl ˈkwɒləti/

Describes the quality of an individual being good, honest, and adhering to moral principles in character and actions.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

We trust him completely because he is a person of strong morality who always tries to do the right thing. 🔊 We have full confidence in him due to his high moral character and consistent effort to act rightly.

🔗 Collocations

high morality – strong adherence to moral principles

moral fiber – inner strength to do what is right

personal morality – an individual's own moral beliefs and conduct

🔄 Synonyms

integrity (n.) – the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles

righteousness (n.) – the quality of being morally right or justifiable

goodness (n.) – the quality of being good, virtuous, or morally excellent

🚫 Antonyms

wickedness (n.) – the quality of being evil or morally wrong

depravity (n.) – moral corruption; wickedness

🌱 Derivatives

moralist (n.) – a person who teaches or promotes morality

amoral (adj.) – lacking moral sense; unconcerned with right or wrong