MORALITY Synonyms
There are 16 hypernyms of the word morality. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for MORALITY
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ethics | nounn | |||||||
noun • motivation based on ideas of right and wrong • the philosophical study of moral values and rules | ||||||||
decency | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality • the quality of being polite and respectable | ||||||||
rectitude | nounn | |||||||
noun • righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest | ||||||||
righteousness | nounn | |||||||
noun • adhering to moral principles | ||||||||
uprightness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the property of being upright in posture • position at right angles to the horizon • righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest | ||||||||
blamelessness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state of innocence | ||||||||
chastity | nounn | |||||||
noun • abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows) • morality with respect to sexual relations | ||||||||
dignity | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect • formality in bearing and appearance • high office or rank or station | ||||||||
goodness | nounn | |||||||
noun • that which is pleasing or valuable or useful • moral excellence or admirableness | ||||||||
honesty | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being honest • southeastern European plant cultivated for its fragrant purplish flowers and round flat papery silver-white seedpods that are used for indoor decoration | ||||||||
honor | nounn | |||||||
noun • a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction • the state of being honored • the quality of being honorable and having a good name • a woman's virtue or chastity verb • bestow honor or rewards upon • show respect towards • accept as pay | ||||||||
honorableness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of deserving honor or respect; characterized by honor | ||||||||
incorruptibility | nounn | |||||||
noun • the incapability of being corrupted | ||||||||
integrity | nounn | |||||||
noun • an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting • moral soundness | ||||||||
modesty | nounn | |||||||
noun • freedom from vanity or conceit • formality and propriety of manner | ||||||||
nobility | nounn | |||||||
noun • a privileged class holding hereditary titles • the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct • the state of being of noble birth | ||||||||
piousness | nounn | |||||||
noun • righteousness by virtue of being pious | ||||||||
probity | nounn | |||||||
noun • complete and confirmed integrity; having strong moral principles | ||||||||
propriety | nounn | |||||||
noun • correct or appropriate behavior | ||||||||
purity | nounn | |||||||
noun • being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material • the state of being unsullied by sin or moral wrong; lacking a knowledge of evil • a woman's virtue or chastity | ||||||||