morality

Definition

  • noun: beliefs about what is right behavior and what is wrong behavior
  • noun: a 'moral' discourse, statement, or lesson
  • usually + 'of'
  • synonyms: ethics, virtue, intent

Examples

  • The decision may be legally justified, but I question its 'morality'.

  • We discussed the 'morality of' telling lies to protect someone.

  • The group is calling for a return to traditional 'morality'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) So the chief inspector had a larger one made. You'll find that Paris can be a very political place. Yes, politics. Where greed wears the mask of morality. That's good. Did you say that? Yes, I did. - Could you help me down? - Oh, yes, of course. Oh, yes. Here, just... Perhaps... (..)
    2006 The Pink Panther