sense of duty — A feeling of moral obligation or responsibility to do what is right or required
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A feeling of moral obligation or responsibility to do what is right or required
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɛns əv ˈduːti/
Korean meaning: 의무감, 책임감 (해야 할 일을 하는 것에 대한 도덕적 의무나 책임감)
Korean pronunciation: 센스 어브 **듀**티
Example Sentences
- My cat has zero sense of duty when it comes to catching mice - it just sleeps all day!
- Despite feeling tired, her sense of duty compelled her to finish the project.
- The superhero's sense of duty was so strong that he couldn't even enjoy his vacation.
sense of duty
NOUN//sɛns əv ˈduːti//
A feeling of moral obligation or responsibility to do what is right or required
A feeling of moral obligation or responsibility to do what is right or required
Surrounded by beauty and booty, her sense of duty stays true!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
sense는 라틴어 'sensus'(감각, 느낌)에서, duty는 고대 프랑스어 'deue'(빚진 것, 의무)에서 유래. 두 단어가 합쳐져 '의무에 대한 감각'이라는 의미를 형성했습니다.
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📝Examples
“My cat has zero sense of duty when it comes to catching mice - it just sleeps all day!”
“Despite feeling tired, her sense of duty compelled her to finish the project.”
“The superhero's sense of duty was so strong that he couldn't even enjoy his vacation.”
“Students should develop a sense of duty toward their studies and community.”
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