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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/

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
💡 Concept

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!
🎵 Rhyme

Surrounded by beauty and booty, her sense of duty stays true!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/sɛns əv ˈduːti/
🇬🇧 UK/sɛns əv ˈdjuːti/

🌳Etymology

🎵Rhyme

beautybootyfruity
beauty
booty
fruity

🔗Collocations

strong sense of duty
deep sense of duty
sense of duty drives someone
fulfill one's sense of duty
civic sense of duty
sense of duty toward

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“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.”

😄 Fun example

“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.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

responsibilityobligationcommitmentconsciencemoral obligation

Antonyms

irresponsibilitynegligencecarelessness

Related

ethicsmoralityaccountabilitydedicationloyalty

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