moral

• Die Grundsätze des richtigen und falschen Verhaltens betreffend oder auf Gut und Böse im menschlichen Charakter bezogen; auch: sittlich einwandfrei oder tugendhaft.

Relating to principles of right and wrong behavior, or the goodness or badness of human character.

1. Ethical principlesB1formal

   Concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior.

   Moralisch

   • She made a moral decision to return the lost wallet.
   • The story teaches a moral lesson about honesty.
   • He has strong moral values that guide his actions.

   Synonymeconscientiousethicalgoodhonorablejustprincipledrighteousscrupulousuprightvirtuous

   Antonymeimmoralunethical

2. Psychological supportB2formal

   Relating to the psychological or emotional support rather than physical or material.

   Moralische Unterstützung

   • The team needed moral support after the defeat.
   • She provided moral encouragement during his recovery.
   • His presence gave her moral strength to continue.

   Synonymeemotionalmentalpsychological

• Substantiv, das die Lehre, das Prinzip oder den Standard für richtiges und falsches Verhalten bezeichnet, oft abgeleitet aus einer Geschichte oder Erfahrung.

A noun referring to a lesson, principle, or standard of right and wrong behavior, often derived from a story or experience.

1. B2formal

   A lesson or principle that can be derived from a story, event, or experience.

   Moral

   • The moral of the story is that honesty is the best policy.
   • He learned a valuable moral from his mistake.
   • Every fable has a clear moral for children.

   Synonymeimportlessonmeaningmessagepointpreceptsignificanceteaching

2. Ethical standardsB2formal

   A person's standards of behavior or beliefs concerning what is right and wrong.

   Moralische Grundsätze

   • She has strong morals and always tells the truth.
   • His actions go against the morals of our society.
   • The politician's morals were questioned after the scandal.