moral

/ˈmɔrəl/
adjective
  1. Concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior.
    • The story teaches a moral lesson about honesty.
    • She faced a moral dilemma when she found a lost wallet.
    • Many religions provide a moral framework for their followers.
  2. Following accepted standards of good behavior; virtuous.
    • He is known as a moral person who always tells the truth.
    • The community expects its leaders to be moral and fair.
    • She made the moral choice to return the money.
Antonyms
noun
  1. A lesson about right and wrong that can be learned from a story or experience.
    • Every good story has a moral that teaches something valuable.
    • The moral of his experience was to always be kind to others.
    • The moral of the fable is that slow and steady wins the race.
  2. Principles or standards of right and wrong behavior (usually plural: morals).
    • He has strong morals and refuses to lie.
    • Her morals prevent her from cheating on a test.
    • A person's morals are shaped by their family and culture.