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What is another word for Ethical? – 173 Ethical Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    moral virtuous righteous just fair principled honest trustworthy respectable decent upright noble good honorable conscientious scrupulous lawful legitimate proper right correct humane kind compassionate benevolent altruistic selfless unselfish noble-minded high-minded dignified exemplary laudable admirable meritorious praiseworthy commendable creditable reputable trustworthy dependable reliable responsible accountable

    Meaning of Ethical

    Relating to moral principles or values of conduct

    Definitions

    • Relating to moral principles or values of conduct, especially with regard to the distinction between right and wrong
    • * Relating to the branch of philosophy dealing with morals, ethics, and moral principles

    Etymology of Ethical

    The word "ethical" comes from the Greek word "ethikos", meaning "relating to character" or "moral", which is derived from "ethos", meaning "character" or "custom"
    The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe moral principles and values

    Example Uses

    • The company has a strong ethical policy that prohibits bribery and corruption
    • * The doctor's ethical dilemma was whether to reveal the patient's confidential information to the authorities
    • * The ethical implications of using artificial intelligence in decision-making are still being debated

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    immoral unethical unjust unfair wrong bad wicked evil corrupt dishonest untrustworthy disreputable unscrupulous reprehensible shameful disgraceful iniquitous vicious vile abhorrent detestable despicable contemptible dishonorable discreditable unprincipled unconscionable unrighteous

    Related Nouns

    ethics morality principle value virtue integrity honesty trust respect dignity nobility goodness honor conscience character reputation credibility reliability responsibility accountability philosophy theory doctrine code standard guideline rule regulation law statute ordinance

    Related Verbs

    behave act conduct perform operate function practice observe follow adhere comply conform obey respect honor uphold defend promote advocate support encourage foster develop cultivate teach educate train guide mentor advise counsel

    Related Adjectives

    moral virtuous righteous just fair principled honest trustworthy respectable decent upright noble good honorable conscientious scrupulous lawful legitimate proper right correct humane kind compassionate benevolent altruistic selfless unselfish noble-minded high-minded dignified exemplary laudable admirable meritorious praiseworthy commendable creditable reputable