Word MORAL: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

moral

🇺🇸 [ˈmɔːrəl]

Meanings

Principles or standards of behavior that distinguish between right and wrong. Morals guide actions and decision-making, often rooted in cultural, religious, or personal beliefs.

Examples

• The story has a strong moral message.
• He faced a moral dilemma at work.
• They debated the moral implications of the decision.

Synonyms

ethical • righteous • principled

Antonyms

immoral • unethical • corrupt