What is another word for moral sense?

Pronunciation: [mˈɒɹə͡l sˈɛns] (IPA)

The term "moral sense" refers to one's ability to recognize and differentiate between right and wrong. There are several synonyms for this term, including conscience, ethical awareness, moral compass, sense of right and wrong, and ethical sensitivity. These terms suggest that a person's moral sense is an innate quality that helps them make ethical decisions and behave in a morally upright manner. Additionally, these synonyms imply that moral sense is a crucial quality for leading an ethical life. A strong moral sense can help individuals act with integrity, empathize with others' perspectives, and foster positive relationships. Ultimately, developing one's moral sense is an essential part of building a better world.

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Famous quotes with Moral sense

  • We might not object to the statement that Lear deserved to suffer for his folly, selfishness and tyranny; but to assert that he deserved to suffer what he did suffer is to do violence not merely to language but to any healthy moral sense.
    Andrew Coyle Bradley
  • I believe there is a moral sense and a global ethic that commands attention from people of every religion and every faith, and people of no faith. But I think what's new is that we now have the capacity to communicate instantaneously across frontiers right across the world.
    Gordon Brown
  • Take, therefore, what modern technology is capable of: the power of our moral sense allied to the power of communications and our ability to organize internationally.That, in my view, gives us the first opportunity as a community to fundamentally change the world.
    Gordon Brown
  • Be these people either Conservatives or Socialists, Yellows or Reds, the most important thing is - and that is the point I want to stress - that all of them are right in the plain and moral sense of the word.
    Karel Capek
  • Some people have much more pull than other people. But when I say that the public has ultimate responsibility, I'm not saying it in a moral sense. I'm just saying it in the sense of what is it that's really going to bring change.
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