moral sense — the ability to distinguish between right and wrong; an innate feeling of ethical judgment
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the ability to distinguish between right and wrong; an innate feeling of ethical judgment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɔːrəl sɛns/
Example Sentences
- The politician's moral sense seemed to disappear whenever election season arrived.
- Children develop their moral sense through observing their parents' behavior.
- His moral sense was so strong that he returned the wallet even though no one was watching.
moral sense
NOUN[/ˈmɔːrəl sɛns/]
the ability to distinguish between right and wrong; an innate feeling of ethical judgment
The cashier returned the extra change, guided by her moral sense.
When ethics seem moral dense, trust your heart when moral tense
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The term combines Latin moralis (relating to customs and conduct) and sensus (sensation, perception), originating from the Latin concept of an innate faculty for perceiving ethical standards. This compound emerged to describe the intuitive capacity to distinguish right from wrong through moral intuition or conscience.
Breakdown
moralis (relating to customs, from mos meaning custom) + sensus (feeling, perception, from sentire meaning to feel or perceive).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The politician's moral sense seemed to disappear whenever election season arrived.”
“Children develop their moral sense through observing their parents' behavior.”
“His moral sense was so strong that he returned the wallet even though no one was watching.”
“The company's moral sense was questioned when they continued polluting despite environmental warnings.”
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