moral

ethical: moral responsibility; lesson: the moral of a story; upright, honest, straightforward, virtuous, honorable: a moral woman
Not to be confused with:morale – spirit; mood; emotional or mental condition: the morale of the soldiers

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M0417500 (môr′əl, mŏr′-)adj.1. Of or concerned with the judgment of right or wrong of human action and character: moral scrutiny; a moral quandary.2. Teaching or exhibiting goodness or correctness of character and behavior: a moral lesson.3. Conforming to standards of what is right or just in behavior; virtuous: a moral life.4. Arising from conscience or the sense of right and wrong: a moral obligation.5. Having psychological rather than physical or tangible effects: a moral victory; moral support.6. Based on strong likelihood or firm conviction, rather than on the actual evidence: a moral certainty.n.1. The lesson or principle contained in or taught by a fable, a story, or an event.2. A concisely expressed precept or general truth; a maxim: likes to follow the moral "To each, his own."3. morals Rules or habits of conduct, especially of sexual conduct, with reference to standards of right and wrong: a person of loose morals; a decline in the public morals.

[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin mōrālis, from mōs, mōr-, custom; see mē- in Indo-European roots.]

mor′al·ly adv.Synonyms: moral, ethical, virtuous, righteous
These adjectives mean in accord with right or good conduct. Moral applies to personal character and behavior: "Our moral sense dictates a clearcut preference for these societies which share with us an abiding respect for individual human rights" (Jimmy Carter).
Ethical stresses idealistic standards of right and wrong: "Ours is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants" (Omar Bradley).
Virtuous implies moral excellence and loftiness of character: "The life of the nation is secure only while the nation is honest, truthful, and virtuous" (Frederick Douglass).
Righteous emphasizes moral uprightness; when it is applied to actions, reactions, or impulses, it often implies justifiable outrage: "It was righteous anger that motivated letters written by whistle-blowing employees" (Sandra P. Thomas).

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(ˈmɒrəl) adj1. concerned with or relating to human behaviour, esp the distinction between good and bad or right and wrong behaviour: moral sense. 2. adhering to conventionally accepted standards of conduct3. based on a sense of right and wrong according to conscience: moral courage; moral law. 4. having psychological rather than tangible effects: moral support. 5. having the effects but not the appearance of (victory or defeat): a moral victory; a moral defeat. 6. having a strong probability: a moral certainty. 7. (Law) law (of evidence, etc) based on a knowledge of the tendencies of human naturen8. the lesson to be obtained from a fable or event: point the moral. 9. a concise truth; maxim10. (plural) principles of behaviour in accordance with standards of right and wrong[C14: from Latin mōrālis relating to morals or customs, from mōs custom] ˈmorally adv

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(ˈmɔr əl, ˈmɒr-)

adj. 1. of, pertaining to, or concerned with the principles of right conduct or the distinction between right and wrong; ethical: moral attitudes. 2. conforming to accepted or established principles of right conduct (opposed to immoral); virtuous; upright: a moral man. 3. expressing or conveying truths or counsel as to right conduct: a moral novel. 4. based on fundamental principles of right conduct rather than on law, custom, etc.: moral obligations. 5. capable of recognizing and conforming to the rules of right conduct: a moral being. 6. virtuous in sexual matters; chaste. 7. of, pertaining to, or acting on the mind, feelings, will, or character: moral support. 8. based on strong probability; virtual: a moral certainty. n. 9. the moral teaching or practical lesson contained in a fable, tale, experience, etc. 10. morals, principles, standards, or habits with respect to right or wrong conduct. [1300–50; Middle English < Latin mōrālis=mōr- (s. of mōs) usage, custom + -ālis -al¹] mor′al•ly, adv.

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iniquity - Absence of moral or spiritual values or an unjust act, it is a combination of in-, "not," and aequus, "equal, just," from Latin.
moral, morality - Latin mor/mos, "custom," is the starting point of moral, morality, and other related words.
morate - Means "well-mannered, moral, respectable."
epimyth - The moral of a story.

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Moral (/mɒrəl/) can be an adjective, a count noun, or a plural noun.

When you use it as an adjective, it means 'relating to right and wrong behaviour'.

I have noticed a fall in moral standards.It is our moral duty to stay.

The moral of a story is what it teaches you about how you should or should not behave.

The moral is clear: you must never marry for money.

Morals are principles of behaviour.

There can be no doubt about the excellence of his morals.We agreed that business morals nowadays were very low.2. 'morality'

Morality (/məræləti/) is the idea that some forms of behaviour are right and others are wrong.

Punishment always involves the idea of morality....standards of morality and justice in society.3. 'morale'

Your morale (/mɒrɑːl/) is the amount of confidence you have when you are in a difficult or dangerous situation.

The morale of the men was good.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	moral - the significance of a story or event; "the moral of the story is to love thy neighbor"lessonmeaning, signification, import, significance - the message that is intended or expressed or signified; "what is the meaning of this sentence"; "the significance of a red traffic light"; "the signification of Chinese characters"; "the import of his announcement was ambiguous"
Adj.	1.	moral - concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles; "moral sense"; "a moral scrutiny"; "a moral lesson"; "a moral quandary"; "moral convictions"; "a moral life"chaste - morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse); "a holy woman innocent and chaste"good - morally admirablehonourable, honorable - worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect; "an honorable man"; "led an honorable life"; "honorable service to his country"righteous - characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice; "the...prayer of a righteous man availeth much"- James 5:16virtuous - morally excellentimmoral - deliberately violating accepted principles of right and wrong
	2.	moral - psychological rather than physical or tangible in effect; "a moral victory"; "moral support"mental - involving the mind or an intellectual process; "mental images of happy times"; "mental calculations"; "in a terrible mental state"; "mental suffering"; "free from mental defects"

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adjective1. ethical, social, behavioural the moral issues involved in 'playing God'2. psychological, emotional, mental He showed moral courage in defending his ideas.3. good, just, right, principled, pure, decent, innocent, proper, noble, ethical, upright, honourable, honest, righteous, virtuous, blameless, high-minded, chaste, upstanding, meritorious, incorruptible The committee members are moral, competent people.
good immoral, unfair, improper, unjust, dishonest, sinful, unethical, amoral, dishonourablenoun1. lesson, meaning, point, message, teaching, import, significance, precept The moral of the story is let the buyer beware.plural noun1. morality, standards, conduct, principles, behaviour, manners, habits, ethics, integrity, mores, scruples Western ideas and moralsQuotations
"An Englishman thinks he is moral when he is only uncomfortable" [George Bernard Shaw Man and Superman]
"Food first, then morals" [Bertolt Brecht The Threepenny Opera]

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adjective1. Teaching morality:didactic, didactical, moralizing.2. In accordance with principles of right or good conduct:ethical, principled, proper, right, righteous, rightful, right-minded, virtuous.3. Being on a high intellectual or moral level:elevated, high-minded, noble.noun1. The principle taught by a fable or parable, for example:lesson.2. A rule or habit of conduct with regard to right and wrong or a body of such rules and habits.Used in plural:ethic, ethicality, morality.

Translations

寓意道德上的有道德的

moral

(ˈmorəl) adjective of, or relating to, character or behaviour especially right behaviour. high moral standards; He leads a very moral (= good) life. 有道德的，道德上的 noun the lesson to be learned from something that happens, or from a story. The moral of this story is that crime doesn't pay.寓意ˈmorally adverb道德上moˈrality noun道德morals noun plural one's principles and behaviour. He has no morals and will do anything for money. 道德，品德

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moral compass

That which serves or guides a person's knowledge, sense, or intuition of correct virtues, morals, or ethics. Our country's moral compass has surely gone awry in recent times, as our priorities seem now to favor the wealthy accumulating more wealth at the expense of any other concern.See also: compass, moral

claim the moral high ground

To claim, purport, or make it appear that one's arguments, beliefs, ideas, etc., are morally superior to those espoused by others. The senator always tries to claim the moral high ground during a debate so as to shift public opinion in his favor.See also: claim, ground, high, moral

take the moral high ground

To claim, purport, or make it appear that one's arguments, beliefs, ideas, etc., are morally superior to those espoused by others. The senator always tries to take the moral high ground during a debate so as to shift public opinion in his favor.See also: ground, high, moral, take

seize the moral high ground

To claim, purport, or make it appear that one's arguments, beliefs, ideas, etc., are morally superior to those espoused by others. The senator always tries to seize the moral high ground during a debate so as to shift public opinion in his favor.See also: ground, high, moral, seize

the moral high ground

A position of moral authority or superiority that one's arguments, beliefs, ideas, etc., are claimed or purported to occupy, especially in comparison to a differing viewpoint. (Used especially in the phrase "take/claim/seize/etc. the moral high ground.") The senator always tries to claim the moral high ground during a debate so as to shift public opinion in his favor.See also: ground, high, moral

moral low ground

A position of moral impropriety that one's arguments, beliefs, ideas, etc., are claimed or purported to occupy, especially in comparison to a differing viewpoint. The opposite of the more common phrase "moral high ground." That is a repugnant view of this case—I can't believe you're taking the moral low ground here!See also: ground, low, moral

moral support

Emotional or psychological support that one provides in order to give someone a feeling of confidence, encouragement, approval, or security. My dad's coming with me for moral support while I go make my complaint to the commissioner. After a breakup, it's important to surround yourself with friends and family who can give you moral support while you're feeling down.See also: moral, support

on moral grounds

Due to reasons stemming from or relating to one's own personal moral or ethical principles. I wish you all the best, but on moral grounds I cannot be associated with your campaign any longer. The religious group has made a formal complaint to the broadcast regulator on moral grounds, claiming that the program in question promotes violence against members of their faith.See also: ground, moral, on

on moral grounds

considering reasons of morality. He complained about the television program on moral gounds. There was too much ridicule of his religion.See also: ground, moral, on

moral support

Emotional or psychological backing, as opposed to material help. For example, There's not much I can do at the doctor's office, but I'll come with you to give you moral support . [Late 1800s] See also: moral, support

the moral high ground

COMMON If a person or organization has the moral high ground, their policies or actions are morally better than the policies or actions of their opponents. No single political party can claim the moral high ground for honesty or religious authority. When it comes to invasion of privacy, none of the newspapers can take the moral high ground. All are guilty. Compare with the high ground.See also: ground, high, moral

(give somebody) ˌmoral supˈport

(give somebody) your friendship, encouragement, approval, etc. rather than financial or practical help: Will you stay and give me some moral support while I explain to him why I’m late? ♢ Your moral support alone isn’t enough. We need money to fund this cause.See also: moral, support

take, claim, seize, etc. the moral ˈhigh ground

claim that your side of an argument is morally better than your opponents’ side; argue in a way that makes your side seem morally better: Don’t you try to take the moral high ground with me! You’re just as bad as I am!See also: ground, high, moral

zipper morals

n. loose morals that lead to the easy unzipping of clothing. Ah, youth and its zipper morals! See also: moral, zipper

moral fiber

Ethical courage. The term dates from the second half of the 1800s. It was applied to World War II pilots who snapped under the strain of combat and refused to fly, and were then accused of lack of moral fiber. Playwright Terrence Rattigan used it in Flare Path (1942): “And on my confidential report they’d put—grounded. Lack of moral fibre” (2:2).See also: moral

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noun lesson

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adj teaching morality

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adj in accordance with principles of right or good conduct

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adj being on a high intellectual or moral level

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noun the principle taught by a fable or parable, for example

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noun a rule or habit of conduct with regard to right and wrong or a body of such rules and habits

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noun the significance of a story or event

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adj concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

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