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moral

UK
/ˈmɒr.əl/
US
/ˈmɔr.əl/

Translations

moralnoun
morals
pl
UK
/ˈmɒr.əl/
US
/ˈmɔːr.əl/
The moral of the story is that honesty is the best policy.
La morale de l'histoire, c'est que l'honnêteté est la meilleure politique.
Additional translations
valeurAu sens de principe de conduite.
Synonyms
precept
lesson
principle
ethics
value
virtue
tenet
doctrine
moraladjective
more moral
Comp.
most moral
Super.
UK
/ˈmɒr.əl/
US
/ˈmɔr.əl/
She faced a moral dilemma when deciding whether to report her friend's misconduct.
Elle a été confrontée à un dilemme moral lorsqu'elle a dû décider s'il fallait dénoncer la mauvaise conduite de son amie.
Synonyms
upright
just
noble
honorable
principled
virtuous
righteous
ethical
Antonyms
immoral

Definitions

moralnoun
A lesson that can be derived from a story or experience.
The moral of the story is that honesty is the best policy.
A person's standards of behavior or beliefs concerning what is and is not acceptable for them to do.
His strong morals prevented him from cheating on the exam.
A principle or rule of right conduct that an individual adopts.
Honesty is a moral he holds above all others.
moraladjective
Relating to principles of right and wrong behavior.
She faced a moral dilemma when deciding whether to report her friend's misconduct.
Conforming to standards of what is right or just in behavior.
He is known for his moral integrity and honesty in business dealings.
Expressing or conveying truths or lessons about good behavior.
The story had a moral message about the importance of kindness.
Providing psychological or emotional support rather than physical assistance.
Friends stayed with her to give moral support during the trial.
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