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morals

/ˈmɔːr.əlz/
mor · als
Adverb:morally
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Plural:morals
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Adjective:moral
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• noun

1

Standards of behavior or beliefs concerning what is and is not acceptable for a person to do, held either by an individual or by society.

Example

"The novel explores what happens when a society's traditional morals come into conflict with rapid technological progress."

2

Practical lessons or principles concerning right and wrong conduct that are derived from stories, fables, or personal experiences.

Example

"Aesop's fables are famous for concluding with clear, memorable morals that children can easily understand."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'morals' (standards of right and wrong behavior) with 'morale' (the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group at a particular time). Additionally, while 'morals' typically refers to personal or cultural beliefs, 'ethics' more often denotes an external system of rules provided by a profession or institution.

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moralizer
moralizingly
morally
morals
morans falls
morass
moratorium

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'moralis' ('proper behavior of a person in society'), which was coined by Cicero from 'mos' (genitive 'moris'), meaning 'custom, habit, or manner', to translate the Ancient Greek 'ethikos'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Morals. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/morals
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