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moral

/ˈmɒɹəl/

When used as an adjective, "moral" can describe the general study of right and wrong (e.g., a moral dilemma) or a person's character (e.g., a moral leader). As a noun, it is almost always used in the singular form when referring to the lesson of a story, often appearing in the phrase "the moral of the story." Be careful not to confuse "moral" with "morale." While they look similar, "morale" refers to the confidence or spirits of a group, such as "team morale."

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Chloe is procrastinating on a philosophy paper in the library.
Chloe Smith

is it a moral fail if i just skim the readings and wing the essay?

Chloe Smith
Maya
Maya

stop coping. you're just lazy, not having a crisis.

💡
Chloe uses 'moral fail' to dramatize her academic laziness, while Maya uses the slang term 'coping' (referring to the 'cope' meme) to dismiss Chloe's attempt to frame procrastination as an ethical dilemma.

Meanings

adjective

Concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior.

"The committee is debating the moral implications of genetic engineering."

adjective

Holding high standards of proper behavior; virtuous.

"She has always been a moral person who stands up for the truth."

noun

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

"The moral of the story is that honesty is the best policy."

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