Morality & Ethics Vocabulary

having or showing high moral standards

“She led a virtuous life dedicated to helping others.”

morally right or justifiable

“His righteous anger was directed at the injustice.”

diligent, thorough, and attentive to accuracy and ethics

“Her scrupulous attention to ethics guided every decision.”

wishing to do what is right; thorough and careful

“The conscientious employee double-checked every calculation.”

acting in accordance with morality; based on principles

“She was principled and refused to compromise her values.”

not conforming to accepted standards of morality

“The immoral scheme exploited vulnerable people.”

lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with right or wrong

“The amoral businessman cared only about profit.”

having no moral principles; dishonest

“The unscrupulous dealer sold counterfeit goods.”

deserving censure or condemnation

“His reprehensible conduct led to his dismissal.”

deserving strong condemnation; shameful

“Living conditions in the prison were deplorable.”

deserving contempt; despicable

“His contemptible betrayal destroyed the friendship.”

deserving hatred and contempt

“The despicable act shocked the entire community.”

utterly odious or wicked

“The heinous crime horrified the nation.”

wicked or criminal

“The villain's nefarious plot was finally uncovered.”

grossly unfair and morally wrong

“The iniquitous system oppressed millions.”

morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness

“His moral rectitude was beyond question.”

the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty

“Her probity made her an ideal judge.”

the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles

“A person of integrity keeps their promises.”

depravity; wickedness

“He was dismissed for moral turpitude.”

wrongdoing, especially by a public official

“The mayor was accused of malfeasance in office.”

the study of the nature of duty and obligation

“Deontology focuses on rules rather than consequences.”

a moral theory that focuses on the development of virtuous character

“Virtue ethics asks 'what would a virtuous person do?'”