moral sense

• Die Fähigkeit oder das Gefühl, zwischen Gut und Böse zu unterscheiden, oft gestützt auf ethische Grundsätze oder das Gewissen.

The ability or faculty to distinguish between right and wrong, often based on ethical principles or conscience.

1. Innate ethical compassB2formal

   The natural ability to distinguish between right and wrong, guiding behavior and decisions.

   Moralischer Sinn

   • Her moral sense prevented her from lying to the committee.
   • Children develop a moral sense as they grow older.
   • His moral sense was offended by the unfair treatment of the workers.

2. ConscienceB2formal

   An inner feeling or voice that judges one's actions as good or bad.

   Gewissen

   • He acted according to his moral sense, even when it was difficult.
   • A strong moral sense helps people resist temptation.
   • She felt a pang of guilt because her moral sense was troubled.