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Synonyms & Similar Words
morality
principles
values
standards
conduct
behavior
integrity
honesty
virtue
decency
righteousness
uprightness
rectitude
probity
goodness
righteousness
fairness
justice
equity
legitimacy
lawfulness
correctness
propriety
decorum
dignity
respectability
conscientiousness
scrupulousness
conscientiousness
rectitude
honor
trustworthiness
reliability
dependability
Meaning of Ethics
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, ethics refers to the branch of philosophy that deals with moral principles and values, and the study of what is right and wrong.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines ethics as a set of moral principles or values, and the discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation.
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines ethics as the study of what is right and wrong, and the branch of philosophy that deals with moral principles and values.
Example Uses
- The company's ethics committee reviewed the new policy to ensure it aligned with their values and principles.
- The philosopher's lectures on ethics inspired many students to think critically about moral issues.
- The journalist's exposé on corporate ethics sparked a national debate about accountability and transparency.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
immorality
dishonesty
corruption
deceit
unscrupulousness
dishonesty
unfairness
injustice
illegitimacy
lawlessness
impropriety
indecency
wickedness
wrongness
badness
evil
malevolence
malice
villainy
rascality
roguishness
knavery
perfidy
treachery