morality

Definition of morality in English English dictionary: Recognition of the distinction between good and evil or between right and wrong; respect for and obedience to the rules of right conduct; the mental disposition or characteristic of behaving in a manner intended to produce morally good results
It may be true that you cannot legislate morality, but behavior can be regulated.; A set of personal guiding principles for conduct or a general notion of how to behave, whether respectable or not
Deputy District Attorney Bill Tingle called Jones the devil's right-hand man and said he should be punished for his atrocious morality..; A particular theory concerning the grounds and nature of rightness, wrongness, good, and evil
Hume's morality which ‘implies some sentiment common to all mankind’; Kant's morality for all rational beings; Butler's morality with its presupposition of ‘uniformity of conscience’.; A set of social rules, customs, traditions, beliefs, or practices which specify proper, acceptable forms of conduct
He smiled a little. Morality is the average conduct of the average man at a given time and place. It is based on custom and expediency..; A lesson or pronouncement which contains advice about proper behavior
Sir Preacher, from your desk you mumble?.; Moral philosophy, the branch of philosophy which studies the grounds and nature of rightness, wrongness, good, and evil
Robinson sums up the conclusion of the first part of his book as being that the task of the moralist is to set in their proper relation to one another the three different types of moral judgment . . . and so reveal the field of morality as a single self-coherent system.; virtue; {n} the doctrines of the duties of life, virtue; Genus: Code of action Differentia: Defines how man should live his life Link: Article; goodness according to a recognized code of conduct, as in: For their leader they chose a person of the highest morality; the second Paramita, to take precepts and to keep the moral laws; The relation of conformity or nonconformity to the moral standard or rule; quality of an intention, a character, an action, a principle, or a sentiment, when tried by the standard of right; the second Paramitas, to take precepts and to keep the moral laws; motivation based on ideas of right and wrong; Ethics or a conduct of behavior based on an inner conviction (see Morality); n a doctrine or system of moral conduct conformity to ideals of right human conduct; A morality is a system of principles and values concerning people's behaviour, which is generally accepted by a society or by a particular group of people. a morality that is sexist. = ethic; Conformity to the rules of right conduct Freedom from sin or sinful behavior Actions based on ethical principles; In general terms, morality is concerned with individual character or personality and beliefs governing right and wrong See Ethics and Professionalism; Such plays were occasionally exhibited as late as the reign of Henry VIII; The ability to distinguish good and evil or right and wrong, right or good conduct; a system of values and the moral rules, goals and virtues that derive from those values; moral quality or character; rightness or wrongness, as of an action; the character of being in accord with the principles or standards of right conduct; The doctrines or rules of moral duties, or the duties of men in their social character; ethics; The quality of an action which renders it good; the conformity of an act to the accepted standard of right; The morality of something is how right or acceptable it is. the arguments about the morality of blood sports; Morality is the belief that some behaviour is right and acceptable and that other behaviour is wrong. standards of morality and justice in society; {i} integrity; ethics; chastity; conformity to accepted rules of conduct; Morality is a character that was based on Jed Gremmler and replaced the other character based on him, the mage Grey Morality represents the conscience and an adherence to arbitrary rules of conduct He seeks to influence characters to morality at the cost of logic and emotion The character is opposed to and often shown with Logic and Hate, as the people they were based on were all roommates of mine along with Jed In the storyline, some of Morality's accomplishments include being preachy and judgmental, being taken prisoner by Love and trying to protect an Angel from the Emperor's Son Morality is shown wearing a red robe due to his inspiration's own neutrality and he is often depicted holding a book as a sign of rules with the permanence of the written word; The motives, intentions, and actions of an individual as they are directed toward others and how these are judged by the greater society; not imposed from outside, but innate and can even be unconscious We have a fundamental urge to connect Ultimately, it's our moral qualities that force us to live in harmony with the unconscious; doing so is the highest form of morality Morality is individual; the morality of a group decreases as its size increases (In Civilization In Transition, Jung differentates between moral code and conscience, which is anterior to it Real conscience comes into play when two customarily moral ways of behaving collide ) Ethics are a function of the whole person; concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct; A kind of allegorical play, so termed because it consisted of discourses in praise of morality between actors representing such characters as Charity, Faith, Death, Vice, etc; The practice of the moral duties; rectitude of life; conformity to the standard of right; virtue; as, we often admire the politeness of men whose morality we question; Intent; meaning; moral; ethics
morality play: a type of allegorical drama towards the end of the Middle Ages that demonstrates a moral theme such as a character's inner struggle to attain moral enlightenment or salvation
morality tale: (Edebiyat) The morality play is a genre of Medieval and early Tudor theatrical entertainment. In their own time, these plays were known as "interludes", a broader term given to dramas with or without a moral theme. Morality plays are a type of allegory in which the protagonist is met by personifications of various moral attributes who try to prompt him to choose a godly life over one of evil. The plays were most popular in Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries. Having grown out of the religiously based mystery plays of the Middle Ages, they represented a shift towards a more secular base for European theatre
morality play: Allegorical drama of 15th-16th-century Europe. The plays' characters personified moral qualities (such as charity or vice) or abstractions (such as death or youth). One of the main types of vernacular drama of its time, it provided a transition from liturgical drama to professional secular drama. The plays were short works, usually performed by semiprofessional acting troupes that relied on public support. Everyman ( 1495), featuring Everyman's summons by Death and his journey to the grave, is considered the greatest morality play. See also miracle play; mystery play
morality play: an allegorical play popular in the 15th and 16th centuries; characters personified virtues and vices
morality play: allegorical play that deals with ethical issues
morality play: A medieval, allegorical play with the struggle for a character's soul as a theme
morality play: An allegorical medieval play form, in which the characters represent abstractions (Good Deeds, Death, and so on) and the overall impact of the play is moral instruction The most famous of these plays in English is the anonymous Everyman (fifteenth century)
morality play: also called MORALITY, an allegorical drama popular in Europe especially during the 15th and 16th centuries, in which the characters personify moral qualities (such as charity or vice) or abstractions (as death or youth) and in which moral lessons are taught
moral: Probable but not proved
a moral certainty.
moral: Of or relating to principles of right and wrong in behaviour, especially for teaching right behaviour
moral judgments, a moral poem.
moral: Moral practices or teachings: modes of conduct
moral: Positively affecting the mind, confidence, or will
a moral victory, moral support.
moral: Conforming to a standard of right behaviour; sanctioned by or operative on one's conscience or ethical judgment
a moral obligation.
moral: The ethical significance or practical lesson
moral: {n} the instruction or meaning of a fable
moral: {a} regarding vice or virtue, upright, good
moral: the moral significance or practical lesson (the moral of a story)
moral: good according to a standard of right and wrong, as in: The moral thing to do isn't always the popular thing to do
moral: A morality play
moral: the significance of a story or event; "the moral of the story is to love thy neighbor" concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles; "moral sense"; "a moral scrutiny"; "a moral lesson"; "a moral quandary"; "moral convictions"; "a moral life" psychological rather than physical or tangible in effect; "a moral victory"; "moral support" arising from the sense of right and wrong; "a moral obligation" relating to principles of right and wrong; i
moral: Capable of right and wrong action or of being governed by a sense of right; subject to the law of duty
moral: The moral Gower John Gower, the poet, is so called by Chaucer (1320-1402 ) Father of moral philosophy Thomas Aquinas (1227-1274)
moral: Moral courage or duty is based on what you believe is right or acceptable, rather than on what the law says should be done. The Government had a moral, if not a legal duty to pay compensation
moral: {i} ethic; moralistic lesson; lesson; moralistic principle
moral: the practical lesson which anything is designed or fitted to teach; the doctrine meant to be inculcated by a fiction; a maxim
moral: To moralize
moral: relating to principles of right and wrong; i
moral: to morals or ethics; "moral philosophy
moral: The moral of a story or event is what you learn from it about how you should or should not behave. I think the moral of the story is let the buyer beware = message
moral: relating to principles of right and wrong; i e to morals or ethics; "moral philosophy"
moral: moral victory: see victory
moral: Relating to right and wrong as determined by duty
moral: "1 a : of or relating to principles of right and wrong in behavior : ETHICAL"
moral: (adjective) virtuous, doing the right thing
moral: positively affecting the mind, confidence or will
moral: See Morality, 5
moral: Morals are principles and beliefs concerning right and wrong behaviour. Western ideas and morals They have no morals
moral: capable of right and wrong action
moral: adhering to ethical and moral principles; "it seems ethical and right"; "followed the only honorable course of action"; "had the moral courage to stand alone"
moral: conforming to a standard of right behaviour; sanctioned by or operative on ones conscience or ethical judgment
moral: {s} ethical; virtuous; righteous; principled; conforming to accepted standards; having integrity
moral: psychological rather than physical or tangible in effect; "a moral victory"; "moral support"
moral: based on strong likelihood or firm conviction rather than actual evidence; "a moral certainty"
moral: of or relating to principles of right and wrong in behaviour, especially for teaching right behavior
moral: Acting upon or through one's moral nature or sense of right, or suited to act in such a manner; as, a moral arguments; moral considerations
moral: Moral means relating to beliefs about what is right or wrong. She describes her own moral dilemma in making the film. matters of church doctrine and moral teaching. = ethical + morally mor·al·ly When, if ever, is it morally justifiable to allow a patient to die?
moral: Serving to teach or convey a moral; as, a moral lesson; moral tales
moral: Relating to duty or obligation; pertaining to those intentions and actions of which right and wrong, virtue and vice, are predicated, or to the rules by which such intentions and actions ought to be directed; relating to the practice, manners, or conduct of men as social beings in relation to each other, as respects right and wrong, so far as they are properly subject to rules
moral: knowing right from wrong behavior
moral: The inner meaning or significance of a fable, a narrative, an occurrence, an experience, etc
moral: concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles; "moral sense"; "a moral scrutiny"; "a moral lesson"; "a moral quandary"; "moral convictions"; "a moral life"
moral: relating to, dealing with, or capable of making the distinction between right and wrong in conduct
moral: The doctrine or practice of the duties of life; manner of living as regards right and wrong; conduct; behavior; usually in the plural
moral: Synonym for "ethical " See ethics
moral: relating to, dealing with, or capable of making the distinction between, right and wrong in conduct; relating to, serving to teach, or in accordance with, the principles of right and wrong; good or right in conduct or character
moral: Supported by reason or probability; practically sufficient; opposed to legal or demonstrable; as, a moral evidence; a moral certainty
moral: arising from the sense of right and wrong; "a moral obligation"
moral: The moral perspective in which one knows the good, proper, and right The moral perspective is played out through one's motives, intentions, and actions as they impinge on or affect other human beings
moral: referring to what is right and wrong, good and bad, with emphasis on overt behavior-acts, habits, and customs Levels of moral reasoning include preconventional morality, based on avoiding punishment and striving for pleasure; conventional morality, based on pleasing others and doing one's duty as prescribed by authorities; and postconventional morality, based on mutual consent and personal conviction See ethics
moral: If you give someone moral support, you encourage them in what they are doing by expressing approval. Moral as well as financial support was what the West should provide
moral: able to know right from wrong in conduct; deciding and acting from that understanding
moral: Sometimes opposed to material and physical; as, moral pressure or support
moral: Used sometimes in distinction from religious; as, a moral rather than a religious life
moral: A moral person behaves in a way that is believed by most people to be good and right. The people who will be on the committee are moral, cultured, competent people. = ethical + morally mor·al·ly Art is not there to improve you morally
moral: Conformed to accepted rules of right; acting in conformity with such rules; virtuous; just; as, a moral man
moral: A lesson learned from a mediation
moral: the significance of a story or event; "the moral of the story is to love thy neighbor"
offense against morality: violation of the laws meant to uphold moral standards (generally a sexual offense)
payments morality: responsible handling of one's financial obligation
poor payments morality: state of not fulfilling financial commitments
public morality: ethics of the public, conventional sense of morals within a population
work morality: responsibility, self discipline, devotion to the work place

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Definition of morality in Turkish English dictionary

moral

spirits

He is in high spirits today. - Bugün onun morali yüksek.

He was in low spirits for months after his girlfriend left him. - Kız arkadaşı terk ettikten sonra aylarca morali bozuk gezdi.

Their morale is high. - Onların morali yüksek.

The morale of those men was excellent. - Bu insanların morali mükemmeldi.

moral

morals, ethics

morality

Hyphenation

mo·ral·i·ty

Turkish pronunciation

mırälıti

Synonyms

decency, rectitude, righteousness, uprightness, virtuousness, morals, convention, mores, homily, ethics, moral philosophy, chastity, conduct, ethicality, ethicalness

Antonyms

amorality, immorality, badness, corruption, dishonesty, evil, sinfulness, unethicalness

Pronunciation

/mərˈalətē/ /mɜrˈælətiː/

Etymology

() From Anglo-Norman moralité, Middle French moralité, from Late Latin moralitas (“manner, characteristic, character”), from Latin mōrālis (“relating to manners or morals”), from mos (“manner, custom”).

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